Creates disorder in village to press opposition in Maungdaw

Saturday, 19 May 2012 15:50

Maungdaw, Arakan State: U Sein Aung, the Village Administration Officer of Oh-Daung village under the Maungdaw south by using devious means against his anti-group, extorting money and makes Rohingya villagers in terrified position recently, said one of the villagers who was released after paying money. 

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Bangladeshi authorities seize over 270,000 Yaba tablets

Friday, 18 May 2012 14:34

Chittagong, Bangladesh: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized a large number of Yaba tablets from Asadganj area- whole sale market- Chittagong, in the early morning today and detained four persons, said an aide of RAB from Chittagong.

Seized a large number of Yaba tablets from Asadgonj, Chittagong

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Joint Statement by Rohingya organisations:

Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:34 Friday, 18 May 2012 14:28

Joint Statement by Rohingya organisations:

Dated: 18 May 2012

Rohingya welcome Indian Government’s decision and request to grant official refugee status to Rohingya asylum seekers

The undersigned Rohingya organisations have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to grant long-term visas to the Rohingyas. The UNHCR called it “a huge step forward for their protection and safety in India”.

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ARNO President interview on recent situation of Rohingya and Burma

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:27

By Fayas Ahmed, the Editor of Kaladan Press Network (KPN)

Mr. Nurul Islam, the president of Arakan Rohingya National Organization (ARNO) based in London who had given an interview on recent situation of Rohingya after Thein Sein’s new government’s reform process towards the democracy.

Mr. Nurul Islam, the president of Arakan Rohingya National Organization (ARNO)

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