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Myanmar “collaborates” with the UN on repatriating the so-called Rohingya

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

A camp in Rakhine for the returnees

PanOrient News

YANGON: As the International Court of Justice opens its final hearings on Gambia’s case over Myanmar’s treatment of the so-called “Rohingya” population, Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry responded Tuesday with a statement highlighting its ongoing work with United Nations organizations.

“Myanmar has held discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on matters relating to the repatriation of displaced persons from Rakhine State, including cooperation...

Japanese commentator says Maduro may have been taken with Russia’s blessing

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Takeo Harada

PanOrient News

(Tokyo- Tuesday January 6, 2026) A prominent Japanese commentator has expressed the view that the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States constitutes a form of "negotiated exile," with Russia being a party to this arrangement.

Takeo Harada, the head of the Institute for International Strategy and Information Analysis, believes that the kidnapping was “substantively settled in advance” and that it may hold ramifications for the critical i...

Myanmar Historical Elections Enhance Economic Opportunities: Arab Sources

Sunday, December 28, 2025

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PanOrient News

YANGON: As Myanmar embarked on the first phase of its 2025 Multiparty Democracy General Elections on Sunday, a surge of hope rippled across the nation. Many see this turning point as a chance for Myanmar to shine in the region, drawing on its rich resources and key location.

Arab sources in Yangon told PanOrient News that the Muslim business community and investors are rallying behind these elections, hopeful that political progress will open the door to fresh economic oppo...

Myanmar denies UN “claims” its military bombed a hospital

Friday, December 12, 2025

Areal view of Rakhine State

PanOrient News

YANGON- Friday 12 December. 2025: Myanmar officials denied a UN report that criticized the military for carrying out airstrikes in Rakhine State on December 10th, hitting the main hospital in Mrauk-U Township. The report said at least 30 civilians were killed and over 70 others were injured, including patients, caregivers, and medical staff.

The report quoted the World Health Organization as saying that this is the 67th verified attack this year.

“Regarding the Mrauk-...

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