BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military is cracking down on religious groups that refuse to accept military rule, religious leaders say. Nearly 88% of Myanmar’s population identify themselves as ...

Since late August, more than 600,000 Rohingya have left Myanmar, fleeing a state-led campaign of violence against them.The Rohingya are a Muslim minority and predominantly live in Rakhine State, in ...

Religion Newswriters assembled 15 journalists, editors and media professionals from across Myanmar for an intensive training course on how best to cover religious freedom and conflict. Here’s ...

Burma is a long-forgotten battleground for religious freedom and human rights in Asia, and its turmoil is part of a broader struggle in the region.

Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever?

Some priests celebrate Masses under trees as they have abandoned their parish church, fearing junta bombardment ...

A prominent Christian church leader and human rights advocate from Myanmar's Kachin ethnic minority has been detained just hours after he was released from prison by the military government.

An international multi-religious organization on Monday vowed to promote peacebuilding efforts through dialogue among ...

A religious group is being slammed by Myanmar authorities after they allegedly brought two sex dolls to one of the country’s holiest Buddhist sites to perform an enchantment ritual on them.

Burma is a long-forgotten battleground for religious freedom and human rights in Asia, and its turmoil is part of a broader struggle in the region.