War Of Words: What’s In The Name ‘#Rohingya’? – Analysis
Myanmar’s fledgling democracy is marred by denying rights for a Muslim minority, urging foreigners to avoid historical term “Rohingya”.
▻http://www.eurasiareview.com/17062016-war-of-words-whats-in-the-name-rohingya-analysis
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Fear stalks Myanmar’s Rakhine State in wake of deadly attacks
The coastal state on the western fringe of the country is mostly populated by Rakhine Buddhists, but the areas around Maungdaw, which borders Bangladesh, are predominantly Rohingya Muslim. One of Myanmar’s most volatile regions, intercommunal violence exploded in Rakhine State in 2012 when about 140,000 Rohingya were burned out of their homes and then relocated to displacement camps, mostly outside Sittwe.
▻https://www.irinnews.org/news/2016/10/27/fear-stalks-myanmar%25E2%2580%2599s-rakhine-state-wake-deadly-attacks