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More than 100 Rohingya fleeing persecution in Rakhine State sentenced to five years in prison
The junta hits members of the Muslim minority with the maximum sentence for attempting to ‘illegally migrate’ after being arrested by the Myanmar navy in a boat bound for Malaysia
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Kyaukphyu woman arrested on suspicion of funding PDF
The 21-year-old woman’s family denied the charges, saying she has no income and rarely leaves her home
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Rohingya in Buthidaung hit with even tougher travel restrictions
Rohingya say they will now have to pay bribes to immigration officials to get permission slips to leave the township
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Junta court rejects Rakhine chief minister’s appeal following incitement conviction
Nyi Pu’s request to overturn his two-year prison sentence is overruled on the same day it is submitted
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Neighbours raise alarm over teacher arrested in Taungup
The teacher, 40-year-old Cherry Thet Shey, had been taking part in the Civil Disobedience Movement since February
