UN condemns human rights abuses in resolution
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning what it calls “human rights abuses against Rohingya muslims” in Myanmar. The move adds weight to recent genocide accusations brought before the International Court of
Christmas eve protests fight Rakhine internet blackout
A small crowd of ethnic Rakhine activists took to Yangon’s Mahabandoola Park on Christmas eve to demand an end to an internet blackout in parts of Rakhine State. The blackout has been in place in some degree since June, but critics say it has wHong Kong firm to invest USD 500 million in power generation and supply
Hong Kong-listed CNTIC Vpower Company will invest over USD 500 million in 2 different electricity generation, supply and sale projects in both Yangon Region and Rakhine State. U Thant Sin Lwin, Director-General of the Directorate of Investment and Co
Rakhine deported from Singapore arrested in Myanmar
Seven ethnic Rakhine people deported from Singapore last week have been arrested after arriving in Myanmar, accused of having links to an ethnic armed group in the country. Last week, Singapore’s government announced that several Myanmar nationals
US calls for end to Rakhine internet shutdown
The United State has called for internet to be restored in western Myanmar, in Rakhine and Chin states. According to a Reuters article, Morgan Ortagus, the State Department spokeswoman, said that the US was “deeply concerned” by the blackout of i
