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200 Rohingya migrants still at sea after latest arrival

200 Rohingya migrants still at sea after latest arrival

Dozens of migrants were found near a beach in the country’s north.

Rohingya men don't agree with child marriages, says community worker

Rohingya men don't agree with child marriages, says community worker

But the volunteer adds nobody cares about their situation.

Wang Kelian queries raised at George Town refugee festival

Wang Kelian queries raised at George Town refugee festival

Refugee Zahid Alom points out that many of the culprits behind the atrocities remain at large.

Refugee festival in Penang showcases Rohingya talents

Refugee festival in Penang showcases Rohingya talents

The three-day event will kick off tomorrow in George Town, in which 14 refugee artists will take part.
Rohingya genocide taking financial toll on M'sia, says foreign minister

Rohingya genocide taking financial toll on M'sia, says foreign minister

Millions of taxpayers' money spent shows need to find closure to Rohingya crisis, says Saifuddin Abdullah.

Bangladesh in no hurry to relocate Rohingya, in talks with UN bodies

Bangladesh in no hurry to relocate Rohingya, in talks with UN bodies

The country had planned to 100,000 of the nearly one million Rohingya Muslims from Cox's Bazar to Bhasan Char.

Putrajaya wants 'criminals' who oppress Rohingya brought to ICC

Putrajaya wants 'criminals' who oppress Rohingya brought to ICC

Saifuddin Abdullah says that Malaysia will stick to its principle of accepting refugees.

Would-be child bride no longer coming to school, says activist

Would-be child bride no longer coming to school, says activist

Stanley Sudhagaran says the girl's father has stopped her and the family has moved out from their home.
UN: New military bases being built in Rakhine State

UN: New military bases being built in Rakhine State

Special rapporteur for Myanmar says troops are moving through villages inhabited by Rohingya.

11 Rohingya kids to be released by Immigration today - activist group

11 Rohingya kids to be released by Immigration today - activist group

The children were arrested during a Langkawi raid on Wednesday, says European Rohingya Council rep. 

US law group: Urgent need for tribunal for crimes against Rohingya

US law group: Urgent need for tribunal for crimes against Rohingya

PILPG says Myanmar military likely committed crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes.

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

The boat was intercepted after fishermen reported it to the authorities. 

Saifuddin: Repatriation plan for Rohingyas must include citizenship guarantees

Saifuddin: Repatriation plan for Rohingyas must include citizenship guarantees

The foreign minister says those returning should never again be subjected to the threat of persecution and violence. 

Asean must take all measures to ensure Myanmar restores rights of Rohingya

Asean must take all measures to ensure Myanmar restores rights of Rohingya

LETTER | Asean leaders are urged to apply political pressure against Myanmar for it to restore the basic rights and dignity to the Rohingya.

Rohingya flee camps by boat in bid to reach M'sia

Rohingya flee camps by boat in bid to reach M'sia

The attempt revives memories of the 2015 tragedy.

Bangladesh silent on Canadian offer to take Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh silent on Canadian offer to take Rohingya refugees

Canada says the offer still stands.

Putrajaya should look beyond Asean to resolve Rohingya crisis - Don

Putrajaya should look beyond Asean to resolve Rohingya crisis - Don

Academic calls proposal to establish an international judicial mechanism on the issue a step forward.

Myanmar officials try to convince Rohingya to return, accept ID cards

Myanmar officials try to convince Rohingya to return, accept ID cards

However, Rohingya leaders said after the meeting that they are hesitant about the proposed repatriation.

Rohingya repatriation to begin by mid-November

Rohingya repatriation to begin by mid-November

Rights groups say, however, that present conditions in Rakhine State do not suit repatriation.

Asean addressing Rohingya repatriation as a 'family' - Saifuddin

Asean addressing Rohingya repatriation as a 'family' - Saifuddin

Foreign minister states that repatriation set to begin after the year-end rainy season.

Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar army top brass

Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar army top brass

The five top military officers are accused of overseeing brutal violence against Rohingya Muslims. 

Rohingya issue goes beyond Myanmar's borders, minister says

Rohingya issue goes beyond Myanmar's borders, minister says

Mat Sabu stresses M'sia cannot afford to bear the burden of so many refugees coming into the country.

Wan Azizah regrets Suu Kyi did little for Rohingya

Wan Azizah regrets Suu Kyi did little for Rohingya

Her reluctance to do so has tarnished her reputation, says Wan Azizah.

India, in a first, sends seven Rohingya for deportation to Myanmar

India, in a first, sends seven Rohingya for deportation to Myanmar

UN human rights expert sounds alarm while border police says the process is 'routine'.