Rohingya crisis: Civilians 'maimed by landmines'

The Rohingya, a stateless mostly Muslim

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minority in Buddhist-majority Rakhine, have long experienced persecution in Myanmar, which says they are illegal immigrants.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, is due to visit one of her country's main refugee camps for Rohingya. She said earlier that Myanmar had to solve a problem of its own making.

The White House has called on Myanmar to respect the rule of law and end the displacement of civilians.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's de facto leader, is facing mounting criticism for failing to protect the Rohingya.