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Internet services to 1m people in Myanmar's war-torn north-west cut

Independent online (SA) 25 Jun 2019

Hla Saw, a lawmaker from the Arakan National Party, which represents the interests of Rakhine Buddhists, said the shutdown is a blemish on the record of the National League for Democracy government, led by Aung San Suu Kyi. "This is an abuse of the people's fundamental democratic rights ... dpa ....

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Journalists Face Death Threats, Prison in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn Rakhine State

Voa News 24 Jun 2019

It has also fueled criticism of the country’s leader, former human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi, for failing to repeal laws that are routinely used to stifle independent journalism ... But Aung San Suu Kyi refuses to do so because she agrees with the military that the law gives the authorities an “upper hand” over rebel groups, according to Myint Kyaw....

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ASEAN leaders call for restraint amid sea row, US-China rift

This is Money 23 Jun 2019

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from left, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, ......

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ASEAN leaders push for greater role of bloc in Rohingya repatriation

Kyodo 23 Jun 2019

The humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh involving Rohingya from Rakhine was one of the main issues discussed at Sunday's ASEAN summit in the Thai capital, which was attended by all 10 ASEAN leaders including Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi ... Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte)....

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Malaysia calls for ‘justice’ and citizenship for Rohingya Muslims

The News International 23 Jun 2019

BANGKOK ... But Myanmar’s army and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi have defended the action as necessary to flush out Rohingya militants from Rakhine state ... BANGKOK ... But Myanmar’s army and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi have defended the action as necessary to flush out Rohingya militants from Rakhine state ... ....

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34th ASEAN Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand

Xinhua 23 Jun 2019

Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi attends the 34th Association of ......

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Myanmar blocks internet as violence escalates in Rakhine state

The National 23 Jun 2019

Rights groups are alarmed by the Myanmar government’s decision to shut down mobile internet in Rakhine State, where clashes between insurgents and government troops have been escalating. The mobile internet shutdown, in effect since Friday, affects nine townships ... As Myanmar atrocities unfolded, UN was blinded by a fascination with Aung San Suu Kyi ... ....

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ASEAN vows self-restraint

Manila Standard Today 23 Jun 2019

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, Vietnam’s Prime Minister ......

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Malaysia calls for "justice" and citizenship for Rohingya Muslims

This is Money 22 Jun 2019

More than 740,000 Rohingya have fled into refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh ... UN investigators have called for Myanmar's top generals to be tried for genocide. But Myanmar's army and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi have defended the action as necessary to flush out Rohingya militants from Rakhine state ... burs-apj/rox. ....

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Malaysia calls for “justice” and citizenship for Rohingya Muslims

The Siasat Daily 22 Jun 2019

UN investigators have called for Myanmar's top generals to be tried for genocide. Bangkok ... UN investigators have called for Myanmar’s top generals to be tried for genocide. But Myanmar’s army and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi have defended the action as necessary to flush out Rohingya militants from Rakhine state ... Source ... ....

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Southeast Asian leaders throw weight behind China-led trade pact

Dawn 22 Jun 2019

Southeast Asian leaders gathered in Bangkok on Saturday determined to drive forward the world's largest commercial pact, with the trade war between the US and China clouding the outlook for their export-led economies ... "The faster it (RCEP) gets implemented the better," Martin M ... Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi will attend the summit ... ....

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Charlotte Tilbury celebrates ‘rule breaker’ Amal Clooney with new lipstick shade

Arab News 22 Jun 2019

Author ... The ULTIMATE, EMPOWERING collection to inspire #LIPSTICKCONFIDENCE and change lives ... Olivia Palermo, Alessandra Ambrosio and Kylie Minogue are just a few of the names featured in the new line ... Main category ... Amal Clooney Amal Clooney looks regal at Buckingham Palace partyAmal Clooney calls on Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to pardon Reuters reporters .......

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ASEAN foreign ministers seek time frame for return of Rohingya

Kyodo 22 Jun 2019

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations want to see a clear time frame for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, Thailand's foreign minister said Saturday ... Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be attending ... Laos and Cambodia, which have strong economic ties with China, have a more pro-Beijing stance on the issue....