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Malaysia’s leadership deficit on Rohingya justice

Malaysia’s leadership deficit on Rohingya justice

COMMENT | Despite the fiery rhetoric, there is little evidence M’sia sought to follow through on it.
International Criminal Court to probe deportation of Myanmar's Rohingya

International Criminal Court to probe deportation of Myanmar's Rohingya

While Myanmar is not a member of ICC, the alleged crimes partially took place across the border in Bangladesh, which is a member.
Right now, Rohingya crisis bigger than China’s treatment of Uyghur - Dr M

Right now, Rohingya crisis bigger than China’s treatment of Uyghur - Dr M

He tells Financial Times M’sia will only join the world in protest if there’s a mass emigration of Uighur due to ill-treatment.
Let's end the Rohingya crisis now, says Mahathir

Let's end the Rohingya crisis now, says Mahathir

The PM sounds the clarion call at the 'Rohingya Crisis - A Way Forward' event at the UN headquarters in New York.

Help bear the costs of managing refugees, Muhyiddin urges developed nations

Help bear the costs of managing refugees, Muhyiddin urges developed nations

The minister explains that the country needs to give priority to many of its own people.
Myanmar forcing Rohingya to accept cards that preclude citizenship: group

Myanmar forcing Rohingya to accept cards that preclude citizenship: group

The government of predominantly Buddhist Myanmar has denied citizenship to most Rohingya.

Myanmar army says to punish soldiers in Rohingya atrocities probe

Myanmar army says to punish soldiers in Rohingya atrocities probe

This is over a 2017 army-led campaign the UN says was executed with 'genocidal intent'.
Rohingya refugees refuse to return to Myanmar in repatriation exercise

Rohingya refugees refuse to return to Myanmar in repatriation exercise

None of the approved 295 families currently living in camps in Bangladesh want to go back.

Facebook shuts 216 Myanmar accounts over 'inauthentic behaviour'

Facebook shuts 216 Myanmar accounts over 'inauthentic behaviour'

Those behind the accounts repurposed legitimate news and entertainment content to manipulate or corrupt public debate.

Myanmar, Bangladesh agree to start Rohingya repatriation next week

Myanmar, Bangladesh agree to start Rohingya repatriation next week

A total of 3,540 refugees have been cleared for return from a list of more than 22,000.

Refugees should be allowed to work as promised in manifesto, says Kula

Refugees should be allowed to work as promised in manifesto, says Kula

UPDATED 4PM | Minister adds that refugee children not receiving education in schools is a denial of human rights.

Asean supports Myanmar's commitment to Rohingya repatriation

Asean supports Myanmar's commitment to Rohingya repatriation

Foreign ministers hope for continued dialogue to facilitate the return of the displaced peoples.

Rohingya not returning home due to trust deficit, says Saifuddin

Rohingya not returning home due to trust deficit, says Saifuddin

Foreign minister says clear understanding needed between Myanmar and Bangladesh to ensure repatriation of Rohingyas. 

Rohingya tell Myanmar they refuse to return without recognition

Rohingya tell Myanmar they refuse to return without recognition

'We want citizenship, we want all our rights', officials heard in a visit to Cox's Bazar.

Satellite images show Myanmar's 'minimal preparations' for Rohingya return

Satellite images show Myanmar's 'minimal preparations' for Rohingya return

Australian think tank says satellite images show no sign of reconstruction in majority of Rohingyas' old settlements.

US sanctions on Myanmar military leaders inadequate - UN investigator

US sanctions on Myanmar military leaders inadequate - UN investigator

Yanghee Lee calls for the commanders' assets to be frozen as well.

Qatar can help reduce burden on refugees in M'sia - Muhyiddin

Qatar can help reduce burden on refugees in M'sia - Muhyiddin

'Gulf state could assist 150,000 refugees in the field of health, education and training.'

Malaysia preparing strategic paper to help Rohingya refugees

Malaysia preparing strategic paper to help Rohingya refugees

PARLIAMENT | The Foreign Ministry is working on this to bring their oppressors to justice, says its minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar commander-in-chief over Rohingya abuses

US imposes sanctions on Myanmar commander-in-chief over Rohingya abuses

The steps, which also covered other senior commanders and their families, are the strongest the US has taken.
Four foreigners detained for militant links, including 2 Rohingya

Four foreigners detained for militant links, including 2 Rohingya

IGP says Rohingya suspects were detained for providing support to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA).

UN investigator reports possible fresh war crimes in Myanmar

UN investigator reports possible fresh war crimes in Myanmar

A 2017 military crackdown drove more than 730,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh.
M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

COMMENT | If it is serious about its call for 'justice', it should file an ICJ complaint against Myanmar.

Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed after less than a year

Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed after less than a year

They served less time than two Reuters reporters who uncovered the killings.

Reuters reporters in Myanmar freed from prison after more than 500 days

Reuters reporters in Myanmar freed from prison after more than 500 days

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo had been convicted in September and sentenced to seven years in jail.