Second Genocide

Rohingya Survivors Allege a Second Genocide by the Arakan Army

For the Rohingya people, August 5 is no longer just a date—it is a painful symbol of a genocide that refuses to end. While August 25, 2017, is widely recognized as the beginning of Myanmar’s systematic campaign of violence, many Rohingya now mark August 5, 2024, as a Black Day—a reminder of the atrocities that […]

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Myanmar’s Rare Earth Minerals

U.S. Shows Interest in Diverting Myanmar’s Rare Earth Minerals Away from China

The administration led by former President Donald Trump is reportedly showing interest in diverting Myanmar’s rare earth minerals away from China, its strategic rival, according to a Reuters report published. The report stated that U.S. government officials have held discussions and reviewed proposals from rare earth experts on how to reroute Myanmar’s mineral supply chains. […]

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rohingya

Funding Collapse Threatens Survival of Over One Million Rohingya in Bangladesh

In August 2017, a deadly crackdown by Myanmar’s army on Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State sent hundreds of thousands fleeing across the border into Bangladesh. Those persecuted joined around 300,000 people already in Bangladesh from previous waves of displacement, effectively forming the world’s largest refugee camp. Today, Bangladesh is hosting over 1.2 million Rohingyas in […]

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UNHCR

Rohingya Refugees Face Dire Future in Bangladesh as Aid Funding Dries Up

Nearly 150,000 new Rohingya refugees have arrived in Cox’s Bazar over the past 18 months Without additional funding, critical food assistance will stop by December, UNHCR says Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are at heightened risk of losing access to essential services, the UN refugee agency has warned as it struggles to secure adequate funding. Bangladesh […]

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Arakan Army

Rohingya Repatriation: Arakan Army Should Take Initiative To Promote Rohingya-Rakhine Relationship

The Arakan Army currently controls the Bangladesh-Myanmar border and is continuing its activities to consolidate its dominance in Rakhine State. Since the military operation against the Myanmar junta forces in November 2023, the Arakan Army has captured 14 of the 17 townships in Rakhine State and the Paletwa region in South Chin State. Currently, the […]

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“Healthcare Crisis in Arakan Army-Controlled Rakhine: Rohingya Families Face Medical Extortion and Despair”

For Rohingya families in areas now controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), accessing healthcare has become an agonizing struggle. Reports from relatives and those with recent contact reveal that hospitals and clinics under AA administration are charging exorbitant fees, making even basic medical treatment a luxury most simply cannot afford. This alarming situation is compounding […]

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The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK says Rohingya being starved amid ongoing genocide in Myanmar

The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) released a new report on 12 June entitled ‘Starving to death: the latest phase of the Rohingya genocide’ detailing the use of deliberate starvation as a strategy by the Myanmar junta and calling for action by the British government and international community. The text of the press release for […]

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Value investing is poised to rise from the dead

Value investing is poised to rise from the dead In a world in which the US stock market index has delivered consistently outsized returns, low-cost funds that passively track an index seem a no-brainer People watch as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett is seen on a screen speaking at the Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual shareholders’ […]

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