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A view of a destroyed mosque in Pauktaw township in Myanmar (Pic) A view of the sea from a destroyed mosque in Pauktaw, township in westernmost part of Myanmar, burned in recent October violence.
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns violence against Muslims in Myanmar Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the new wave of violence against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine State killing scores of Muslims among them women and children.
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22,000 displaced by Myanmar unrest The latest round of communal violence has displaced over 22,000 people from mainly Muslim communities in western Myanmar, says the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Myanmar.
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Photo: Tens of Shiite Muslims in Western Australia Celebrate Eid al-Adha Tens of Shiite Muslims in Western Australia Celebrate Eid al-Adha
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Over 100 Myanmar Rohingyas killed in recent violence: Party leader More than 100 Rohingya Muslims have been killed in a recent wave of sectarian violence in Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine, a Muslim party leader says.
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At least 56 dead in new ethnic violence in Myanmar At least 56 people have been killed and nearly 2,000 homes destroyed in the latest outbreak of ethnic violence in western Myanmar, a government official said on Thursday.
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Senior Thai MP: Iran Plays Key Role in Asia A senior Thai legislator reiterated Iran's important role in Asia and the region, and announced Bangkok's enthusiasm for the further expansion of ties with Tehran.
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Myanmar Buddhists set Muslim villages on fire,11 Rohingya Muslims Killed At least eleven Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar have been killed after extremist Buddhists set fire to their houses in two Muslim villages in the city of Sittwe in the western Rakhine state, a report says.
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Myanmar president urges change of attitude toward Muslim minority Myanmar President Thein Sein on Sunday urged his people to change their attitude towards Rohingya-Muslims, signalling a major change in government policy on the minority that has been suffering from discrimination for decades.
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Myanmar has no choice but to allow aid for Muslims, Thein Sein says Myanmar’s President Thein Sein says he has no choice but to allow humanitarian aid flowing in from Islamic countries for Rohingya Muslims displaced by sectarian violence in the Southeast Asian country.
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Illegal Detention of Sampang Shia Cleric 'Tajul Muluk' is Violation of Rights Sampang Shia community leader Tajul Muluk has remained in detention at the Sidoarjo penitentiary for the past week without a clear legal basis, despite the end of his detention period having been reached, his lawyer Asfinawati said on Wednesday.
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13,800 Chinese Muslims Embark on Hajj "There has been a gradual increase in the number of Chinese pilgrims over the past years," Ma, the deputy director of the China Islamic Association, said...
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Philippines gov't, Muslim separatists sign peace pact to end conflict The government of the Philippines and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have signed a landmark peace pact to end their decades-long conflict by 2016.
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Over 50,000 Muslims In Penang Expected To Attend 'Silaturrahim Ummah' Event Over 50,000 Muslims in Penang are expected to attend the 'Silaturrahim Ummah' event in Padang Kota Lama on Oct 28.
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Myanmar blocks OIC office after rallies |
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Indonesia Shiites Remain Stranded Efforts by the local government to quell violence against Shiites have hit a standstill in Sampang, local media reported, leaving nearly 200 Shiite Muslims stranded in a local sports centre. A deadly Sunni mob attack sent them fleeing from their homes in late August.
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Indonesia: Sampang Shiites Still Live as Refugees as Government Intervention Fails Efforts by the local government to quell violence against Shiites have hit a standstill in Sampang, leaving nearly 200 Shiite Muslims stranded in a local sports center after a deadly Sunni mob attack sent them fleeing from their homes.
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Philippines: Asian Development Bank signs deal to boost Islamic financing The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) to help member countries adopt the IFSB's prudential standards.
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Myanmar monks attack mosque, desecrate holy Quran in Rakhine state Myanmar Buddhist monks set fire to a mosque in Sittwe town, the capital of Rakhine state and desecrate copies of the holy Qur'an.
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'Frustrated' Muslims changing names to get work in Australia Frustrated Muslims are anglicizing their names to avoid religious discrimination when applying for work in Australia.
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Australian Premier: Anti-Islam Wilders not welcome in Western Australia The Premier Colin Barnett says the right wing Dutch politician, Geert Wilders, is not welcome in Western Australia.
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Indonesia protests against anti-Islam movie Thousands of Indonesians on Sunday chanted anti-American slogans outside the US embassy in Jakarta, in the latest protest against a film that sparked demonstrations in at least 20 countries.
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Analyst: Suu Kyi’s attitude to Rohingya Muslims nationalistic An analyst has slammed Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s approach to the country’s ongoing discrimination against its Rohingya Muslims, describing her narrative on the Muslim minority as “worrying.”
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Thai Muslims hold anti-blasphemy demonstration near US embassy Thai Muslims have gathered outside the US embassy in Bangkok to protest against a blasphemous anti-Islam film that has sparked anti-US demonstrations across the world.
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Hundreds of Thai Muslims protest against anti-Islam film outside US embassy Hundreds of Thai Sunni Muslims protested outside the US embassy Thursday against a film considered insulting to the Muslim prophet Mohammed, after a similar protest by the Shia community more than a week ago.
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