Tag Archives: burma


Iran

Christians persecuted at alarming rate in Iran, Arab world, US report says


Burma

A bomb blast at an upscale hotel in Rangoon injured an American woman; it is the latest of several bombings in the country since Oct. 9. Authorities reportedly detained three suspects; one was identified as Saw Myint Lwin.



Burma

A group called the “Mujahideen of Arakan” announced it has declared war against the Burmese government and against Buddhists living in Rakhine state, and urged all Muslims to engage in jihad as a matter of religious duty. A US-based rights group called on the government to address anti-Muslim propaganda and violence. Indian and Bangladeshi intelligence […]


Burma

President Thein Sein promised to release all “prisoners of conscience” in Burmese jails within six months. He said that Burma was moving from a period of authoritarianism to democracy, with a “more inclusive national identity, including Buddhists and Muslims,” and vowed “zero tolerance” toward acts of violence.


Jihadists seek to open new front in Burma

Burmese-Mujahideen.jpg“A brigade of Mujahedeen from Burma, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan” purportedly have launched operations in Burma. Photographs of scores of armed jihadists in military uniforms have appeared on a jihadist website.



Burma

Sri Lanka police stand by as Buddhist monks attack Muslim-owned store



Burma

More than 22,000 forced to flee Burma after worst sectarian violence in years, UN says



Burma

Pakistan’s extremists whip up frenzy over Burma’s Muslims


Burma

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan threaten Myanmar over Rohingya


Burma

All in a word: Burma’s rulers tell Suu Kyi not to call it Burma


Burma

Pakistan – Jamaat-e Islami rally for expressing solidarity with Burmese Muslims today



Afghanistan

Pakistan – Intelligence assessment: Madrassa to be placed under surveillance



Burma

Wikileaks: North Korea ‘helps Burma with nuclear sites’


Burma

Burma releases pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi


Burma

Burma – Aung San Suu Kyi’s desperate plea to the world