Rakhine State - Wikipedia
WEBRakhine State (/ r ə ˈ k aɪ n / ⓘ; Rakhine and Burmese: ရခိုင်ပြည်နယ်; MLCTS: ra.hkuing pranynai, Rakhine pronunciation [ɹəkʰàiɰ̃ pɹènè], Burmese pronunciation: [jəkʰàiɰ̃ pjìnɛ̀]), formerly known as Arakan State, is a state in Myanmar (Burma).
Rakhine people - Wikipedia
WEBThe Rakhine State, also known as Arakan, in Myanmar is the home to the Rakhine people. The history of Rakhine is divided into 7 parts - the independent kingdoms of Dhanyawadi, Waithali, Lemro, Mrauk U, Burmese occupation from 1785 to 1826, British rule from 1826 to 1948 and as a part of independent Burma from 1948.
Arakan - Wikipedia
WEBArakan (/ ˈ ær ə k æ n / or / ˈ ɑːr ə k ɑː n / [1]) is the historical geographical name of Rakhine State, Myanmar (formerly Burma). The region was called Arakan for centuries until the Burmese military junta changed its name in 1989.
On the Situation in Burma’s Rakhine State
WEBMay 21, 2024 · The United States is deeply troubled by the reports of increased violence and intercommunal tension in Rakhine State, including reports of towns being burned and residents, including Rohingya, being displaced.
Rakhine State | UNICEF Myanmar
WEBRakhine State is the most western state in Myanmar and has a population of three million. 100,000 predominantly ethnic Rakhine people were displaced in 2020 when conflict between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar Armed Forces intensified.
Myanmar: UN rights office warns of growing crisis in Rakhine state
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The UN’s top human rights official on Friday raised alarm over the escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state between junta and opposition forces amid reports of the military regime forcing...
Why Rakhine State Could Become Myanmar’s First Truly …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · There are two key reasons why Rakhine State, also known as Arakan, might emerge as Myanmar’s first fully autonomous region, free from both the Myanmar military and foreign interference.
Breaking Away: The Battle for Myanmar’s Rakhine State
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Rakhine State faces huge humanitarian challenges as the Arakan Army assumes administration of an emerging proto-state. Fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands. A blockade diverts essential goods from civilians.
Myanmar: Growing human rights crisis in Rakhine state
WEBMay 24, 2024 · We are receiving frightening and disturbing reports from northern Rakhine State in Myanmar of the impacts of the conflict on civilian lives and property. Some of the most serious allegations concern incidents of killing …
A New Era is Dawning For the People of Myanmar’s Rakhine State
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Rakhine has long been a crucible of ethnic tensions and political unrest. Its diverse population, composed of the majority Rakhine and Rohingya as well as various other ethnic minority groups,...