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Key events around the world in 2017

Key events around the world in 2017

From the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump to Zimbabwe Presidedent Mugabe's fall, here are 10 events that marked 2017.
Myanmar, accused of crackdown, invited to US-Thai military exercise

Myanmar, accused of crackdown, invited to US-Thai military exercise

ASEAN fails to condemn attacks on Rohingya

ASEAN fails to condemn attacks on Rohingya

'Mounting evidence' of Myanmar genocide: watchdogs

'Mounting evidence' of Myanmar genocide: watchdogs

Rights groups document widespread and systematic attacks on civilians. 
November 15, 2017 | 08:00 pm PT
No Rohingya woman safe as rapists run rampant - experts

No Rohingya woman safe as rapists run rampant - experts

Gang raped, impregnated, left behind, Rohingya women face a systematic sexual violence. History repeats as Myanmar military accused of ethnic cleasing. 
October 19, 2017 | 04:00 pm PT
US says holds Myanmar military leaders accountable in Rohingya crisis

US says holds Myanmar military leaders accountable in Rohingya crisis

Tillerson said Myanmar military is responsible for the crackdown on Rohingya refugees. 
October 18, 2017 | 05:36 pm PT
Bangladeshi hospital's 'Rohingya wing' overwhelmed as refugees keep coming

Bangladeshi hospital's 'Rohingya wing' overwhelmed as refugees keep coming

Bangladesh border guards reported more than 11,000 Rohingya refugees crossing into their country from Myanmar on Monday, in a sudden surge.
October 11, 2017 | 01:51 am PT
West gov't edges towards punishing Myanmar army leaders over Rohingya crisis-source

West gov't edges towards punishing Myanmar army leaders over Rohingya crisis-source

Sanctions are considered to punish Myanmar government over handling of Rohingya crisis.
October 8, 2017 | 06:07 pm PT
Myanmar government to take over burned land in Rakhine state: minister

Myanmar government to take over burned land in Rakhine state: minister

Myanmar government plans to redevelop land areas in Rakhine state where hundreds of Rohingya villages were burned down. 
September 28, 2017 | 12:45 am PT
Protesters in Bangladesh demand rights for Rohingya Muslims

Protesters in Bangladesh demand rights for Rohingya Muslims

Thousands of protesters from an Islamist coalition party demand the Myanmar government to establish rights for Rohingya Muslims.
September 18, 2017 | 06:32 pm PT
Unwanted Rohingya face threats in India and Nepal

Unwanted Rohingya face threats in India and Nepal

Detested in Myanmar, the Muslim Rohingya desperately seeking sanctuary get a new reminder of just how unloved they are in India too.
September 16, 2017 | 07:43 pm PT
Empty villages, Rohingya on the run: Who is left in Myanmar's Rakhine?

Empty villages, Rohingya on the run: Who is left in Myanmar's Rakhine?

Nearly forty percent of its Rohingya villages have been completely abandoned in the past weeks.
September 14, 2017 | 09:08 pm PT
UN warns of 'ethnic cleansing' of Myanmar's Muslims

UN warns of 'ethnic cleansing' of Myanmar's Muslims

The stateless Rohingya have faced decades of persecution in Myanmar, where they are regarded as illegal immigrants.
September 11, 2017 | 07:18 pm PT
'And then they exploded': How Rohingya insurgents built support for assault

'And then they exploded': How Rohingya insurgents built support for assault

Myanmar government has declared Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army a terrorist group.
September 6, 2017 | 06:28 pm PT
Myanmar laying landmines near Bangladesh border: Govt sources in Dhaka

Myanmar laying landmines near Bangladesh border: Govt sources in Dhaka

The landmines maybe Burmese government's latest move to deter return of Rohingya Muslims. 
September 5, 2017 | 07:22 pm PT
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