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Pope Francis calls for peace in Myanmar on diplomatically fraught trip

Pope Francis called on the people of Myanmar on Wednesday to embrace peace and reconciliation as their country emerges from nearly five decades of military rule still riven by ethnic conflicts and communal strife.

Nov 29, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

Myanmar`s top monks parry claims of Buddhist hardliners

The body representing Myanmar`s top monks has distanced itself from Buddhist hardliners.

Jul 13, 2016, 10:34 AM IST