Rohingya

Fierce fighting has broken out between ethnic Buddhists and the Muslim Rohingya minority, despite attempts to ease the tension.

Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for peace in Burma’s Rakhine state, after the destruction of settlements occupied by Muslim Rohingyas following fierce fighting with Buddhists.

A human rights group expresses concern for the safety of thousands of Muslims in Burma after revealing satellite images of a once-thriving coastal community reduced to ashes after a week of violence.

John Sparks reports on “disturbing allegations” from Burma suggesting that a major new wave of violence, killings and house burnings in the country’s northwest Rakhine State is taking place.

Reports come in of an attack on a mosque in Sittwe, Burma, as the conflict between Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims escalates.

Whilst the ongoing reform in Burma is good, thousands are still being trapped within their villages. Why doesn’t Aung San Suu Kyi stand up for the Rohingya?

A humanitarian crisis may be unfolding among Burma’s Rohingya Muslim minority, but with reporting restrictions in Rakhine State, little more is known. Asia correspondent John Sparks has been there.

Three months after ethnic clashes in western Burma, Asia correspondent John Sparks gains exclusive access to Rohingya Muslims confined in fortress-like Rakhine state.

A Channel 4 News crew has traveled from Rangoon to the biggest city in Rakhine State – Sittwe – where the community was until recently made up of Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims. But following an alleged case of rape against a Buddhist girl, retaliation against Muslims has led to ethnic clashes and many of the…

Exclusive: As members of Burma’s Muslim Rohingya minority are forced into camps after violent clashes, the government bans international observers – but Channel 4 News gains access.

Refugees fleeing for their lives from persecution and violence in Burma will continue to be turned away from Bangladesh to protect diplomatic relations, a Bangladeshi diplomat tells Channel 4 News.

As Burma’s rulers claim the country is embracing democracy, Asia correspondent John Sparks reports on the perilous attempts of native Rohingya people to seek refuge in Bangladesh.

Feted in the West, Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces difficult political problems at home.

The daughter of Burmese democracy is being feted like a rock star and treated like a president as she tours Europe. Today, on her 67th birthday, Aung San Suu Kyi is going “home” to Oxford for what will be a deeply poignant and bittersweet visit.