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Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

Govt urged to review policy of detaining refugees indefinitely

This comes after the breakout at Penang immigration detention centre.

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Escapees broke out of immigration depot using bare hands - DG

Escapees broke out of immigration depot using bare hands - DG

Earlier this morning, 528 inmates fled the depot.

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Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

This should bolster efforts to hold the junta accountable.

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M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

M'sia wants Myanmar to discuss repatriation of Rohingya refugees

PM wishes to see Myanmar progress for the good of its people.

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Poverty pushes Rohingya kids out of school, into work and marriage

Poverty pushes Rohingya kids out of school, into work and marriage

According to activists, many girls are trafficked to Malaysia.

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Foreign Ministry to focus on education on Rohingya issue - Saifuddin

Foreign Ministry to focus on education on Rohingya issue - Saifuddin

Minister says education is important in preventing social issues among refugees.

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LFL brands Hamzah racist over refugee 'big-headed' comment

LFL brands Hamzah racist over refugee 'big-headed' comment

NGO says minister's comment on entire race amounts to racism.

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Fire tears through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

Fire tears through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

The blaze hits Camp 16 in Cox's Bazar.

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COMMENT | Weaponising the refugee issue in Malaysia

COMMENT | Weaponising the refugee issue in Malaysia

Politicians using migrants, refugees to score points.

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Don't blame child beggars when we failed to protect them - Azalina

Don't blame child beggars when we failed to protect them - Azalina

Video of children demanding money from drivers gets xenophobic reactions.

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Escaped detainee 'Long Tiger' recaptured in Kedah

Escaped detainee 'Long Tiger' recaptured in Kedah

The Rohingya man was arrested at around 3pm today.

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COMMENT | Migration and open borders is a basic human right

COMMENT | Migration and open borders is a basic human right

Moving to greener pastures or escaping life-threatening situations.

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UN deal offers 'no guarantees of free movement' for Rohingya on island

UN deal offers 'no guarantees of free movement' for Rohingya on island

This is according to a leaked copy of the agreement.

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Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Mohib Ullah was a moderate who advocated for the Rohingya to return to Myanmar.

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Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks in Bay of Bengal

Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks in Bay of Bengal

The confirmed number is not yet known.

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LETTER | CIJ deeply concerned Star article will promote anti-Rohingya xenophobia

LETTER | CIJ deeply concerned Star article will promote anti-Rohingya xenophobia

Article perpetuates harmful stereotypes that could lead to hatred, discrimination, and violence against marginalised and vulnerable community.

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COMMENT | Why we should be kinder to Rohingya refugees

COMMENT | Why we should be kinder to Rohingya refugees

Migrants will not present themselves to be vaccinated as long as hateful and xenophobic policies continue.

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National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees

National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees

UPDATED 9.44PM | Its poster 'warns' the refugees that their arrival here is not welcome.

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Immigration moves 517 Rohingya to depots

Immigration moves 517 Rohingya to depots

DG says they were previously at Wawasan Negara camp, transfer is to save cost and logistics.

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Release trafficked Rohingya child brides, Suhakam urges ministry

Release trafficked Rohingya child brides, Suhakam urges ministry

Human rights commission also found five Palestinians detained at immigration depots as of April 2020.

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UN refugee chief appeals for funds for Rohingya, sanctuary for Myanmar refugees

UN refugee chief appeals for funds for Rohingya, sanctuary for Myanmar refugees

He says the fate of the Rohingya was at risk of being forgotten in the wake of a military coup.

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After 30 years in M'sia, Rohingya refugee wants resettlement following death threats

After 30 years in M'sia, Rohingya refugee wants resettlement following death threats

Incendiary social media posts have been falsely linked to him and made him a target for daily harassment.

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Death threats, hate speech turn Rohingya activist's Malaysia home into a prison

Death threats, hate speech turn Rohingya activist's Malaysia home into a prison

This is after misinformation spread online that he had demanded Malaysian citizenship.

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Several dead, thousands of homes burn as fire sweeps Rohingya camp - witnesses

Several dead, thousands of homes burn as fire sweeps Rohingya camp - witnesses

Video and photographs show a blaze ripping through the Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar.

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