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Narameikhla / Min Saw Mon / Solaiman Shah
Narameikhla, better known as Min Saw Mon and in Muslim/Persianate historical tradition as Solaiman Shah, was the founder of the Mrauk-U dynasty and one of the most consequential rulers in the history of Arakan.
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Advancing International Justice
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her lifelong contributions to international justice, human rights and accountability for mass atrocities. A former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and international criminal judge, Pillay also serves as a judge ad hoc in The Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. Her recognition highlights the importance of international law and justice for victims of genocide, including the Rohingya people.
Ne Win's Coup and the Beginning of Military Rule: The Progressive Loss of Rohingya Rights
An examination from the Rohingya perspective of the transformation that followed General Ne Win's 1962 military coup, when parliamentary representation, government participation, the Mayu Frontier Administration and other forms of public recognition were progressively dismantled. The article traces the shift from political participation toward military control, immigration scrutiny and the growing portrayal of Rohingya as foreigners.
New Evidence Reveals Destruction and Seizure of Rohingya Villages Under Arakan Army Control
19 October 2026A new investigation published by The Guardian on 1 October 2026 has documented allegations of the systematic destruction and confiscation of Rohingya villages in no…