They are a stateless, Muslim ethnic group with a population of about 1 million in Myanmar, who are based mostly in Rakhine state (on the border with Bangladesh). The Rohingya are not among the 135 ...

With more than 50 million citizens and 135 ethnic groups, Myanmar represents the diversity pinnacle for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. According to the latest Nielsen ...

Myanmar's government refuses to recognize the Rohingya as one of the country’s 135 lawful ethnic minorities, instead calling them Bengalis, with the implication that their native land is in ...

Zaw Wai Soe also says it's important that Myanmar preserve its ethnic cultures. "Since ours is a diverse nation made up of 135 ethnic groups, we must allow students to receive education in their ...