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United Nations slams Myanmar, Thailand for deporting Turkey

The UN raised "serious concerns" on Saturday over the fate of a Turkish man deported by Myanmar and Thailand this week for alleged links to Fetullah Gulen, the cleric accused of plotting a failed coup against Turkey`s president. 

 

May 27, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Myanmar Muslim lawyer killed for party links: NLD

A top Muslim lawyer who was gunned down outside Yangon airport was deliberately targeted, Myanmar's ruling party has said, describing the assassination as a "terrorist act" against their policies.

Jan 30, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

Myanmar to deport Spanish tourist for Buddha tattoo: Police

A Spanish tourist faces deportation from Myanmar over a Buddha leg tattoo that offended monks, police said Monday, in a country where the influence of religious hardliners is growing.

Jul 11, 2016, 17:43 PM IST