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Visiting Dhaka, Vatican's Cardinal Michael Czerny called the unresolved Rohingya crisis a "real shame," highlighting the refugees' dire, stateless condition in Cox's Bazar after years
Rohingya civilians in Rakhine State are being forcibly recruited by both the Arakan Army and Myanmar's military, human rights groups report. They are being used as human shields and forced labor in the escalating conflict.
A large-scale military operation in Pauk Township, Magway Region, has forced over 12,000 civilians to flee. Reports indicate junta troops and allied militias killed two men and set fire to 19 villages since October 29
In meeting with Turkish delegation, Dr. Yunus thanks Turkey for "unwavering support," invites investment, and expresses grave concern for the future of Rohingya children in camps
During the visit, Cardinal Czerny and his team interacted with Rohingya families and observed humanitarian projects operated by Caritas Bangladesh.
Myanmar junta forces, using land, sea, and air power, have reportedly been repelled with heavy casualties in Kyaukphyu after fierce resistance from the Arakan Army (AA)
From Flower to Fabric: On Inle Lake, the Intha People Guard the Painstaking Art of Lotus Weaving
The Union Election Commission confirms the shift from paper ballots to electronic voting, aiming for efficiency and fraud reduction, as critics raise concerns over the political climate and recent arrests
Beijing's 'managed stability' to protect its Kyaukphyu port and economic interests is sidelining regional players and sparking a direct U.S. counter-strategy of 'managed disruption
Heavy Junta Losses Reported in Sagaing Ambush; Military-BGF Column Trapped in Myawaddy
A persistent influx of Rohingya refugees transiting from Thailand to Malaysia is placing a significant strain on border security and heightening human trafficking concerns, a top Thai official warned
According to a press release issued early Thursday, Lt Col Ashikur Rahman, commander of BGB’s Teknaf-2 Battalion, said the Rohingyas were detained during a day-long operation at the Damdamiya checkpost along the Cox’s Bazar–Teknaf road.
Under the new directive, each Rohingya family must perform night duty three times a month or pay 20,000 kyats per shift — roughly 60,000 kyats in total. Those unable to serve or pay face threats of arrest and intimidation.
According to the Global New Light of Myanmar, the artists allegedly posted “false and misleading criticism” on social media targeting other performers who appeared in a pro-election film aired repeatedly on state television.
India is preparing to repatriate 500 nationals from Thailand after they fled a military crackdown on the notorious KK Park cybercrime compound in Myanmar
The Arakan Army's (AA) indiscriminate landmine use on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border has escalated, severely injuring a BGB soldier inside Bangladesh and threatening national sovereignty
Myanmar's military junta has invited international media to cover its upcoming election, a move critics dismiss as a ploy amid a severe crackdown on local press and political opposition
Kosovo signs MoC with local NGO to fund learning materials for Rohingya children in Cox's Bazar
New €2.5M contribution to UNHCR aims to bolster community protection, child safety, and gender-based violence prevention efforts amid dwindling global aid
Campaigning begins for a December 28 vote widely seen as an attempt to legitimize the 2021 military coup; Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party has been disbanded and will not participate.
