Suspected Rohingya militant bailed, living at refugee camp
The presence of suspected insurgents in the camps just across their shared border could further strain relations between Burma and Bangladesh.
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More than 60 homes lost in Karenni refugee camp fire
Karenni Refugee Camp (1) hosts some 2,500 houses, most of which are constructed from wood and bamboo.
Karenni NGO calls for withdrawal of govt forces, highlights refugee concerns
KCSN calls for a withdrawal of government forces; the cessation of mega-development projects; and adequate humanitarian assistance for Karenni refugees.
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Thousands urgently require shelter in north Arakan, says UN
Most of the families are Rohingyas returning from Bangladesh, having fled their homes several months ago during an intense military crackdown in and around Maungdaw.
Thailand begins repatriating refugees from Burma
The first, voluntary repatriation of 68 Burmese refugees from camps along the Thai-Burmese border began on Tuesday, in a move the UNHCR called a “milestone”.
90 refugees set to return to Karen State next week
The 90 refugees from the Nu Po refugee camp in Thailand’s Tak Province are the first to return to Karen State under a programme sponsored by the Burmese government.
Govt prepares for repatriation of 90 refugees
Burmese government officials visited the Nu Po camp on the Thai-Burmese border recently to make arrangements for the repatriation of 90 refugees.
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Nearly 12,000 refugees from Burma resettle in US since last year
The total figure includes more than 2,500 Rohingya refugees, up from just over 650 the year before.
Processing of refugees for repatriation set to begin
Thai and Burmese authorities will begin checking documents of refugees residing in Thailand to pave the way for their repatriation.
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Refugee repatriation high on agenda as Thai deputy PM visits Burma
Burma and Thailand agree to set up a committee to prepare for the repatriation of war refugees residing on the Thai side of their common border.
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Suu Kyi camp visit called off
Refugee advocacy networks say it will be a lost opportunity for Suu Kyi, who could have met with refugees and camp leaders to discuss their return to Burma.
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After decades in camps, refugees in Thailand see a glimmer of hope
Many are still reluctant to leave, but after 30 years of displacement, refugees living in camps in Thailand are beginning to see the possibility of returning to their homeland.
Refugee camp fire leaves dozens homeless
Nearly 60 people lost their homes and all of their possessions in a fire at the Umphiem refugee camp on the Thai-Burmese border.
Thailand preparing to return refugees from Burma
The deputy-governor of Thailand’s Tak Province said preparations for the repatriation of refugees began when a new government took power in Burma earlier this month.
UNHCR urges Burma to resume talks on refugees
The UN refugee agency calls on Burma’s incoming government to make resolving decades-old refugee crises on the country’s borders a priority.
813 Burmese children held in Malaysian detention camps
Other children held in detention centers are from Indonesia (422), Philippines (295), Cambodia (121) and 267 from other countries, a Malaysian MP says.
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Aussie activists spend a week as refugees
While most Australians were happily tucking into bacon and eggs on Saturday morning, Jade Horrobin was finishing off the last of her week’s refugee rations.
Human Trafficking Lead Story News Rohingya
Rohingya woman tells of rape in traffickers’ camps
A trafficking survivor says that women held in camps were subject to terrible abuse by their captors, in assaults that left at least two pregnant.
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Australia’s refugees – The people behind the policy
Life is difficult for many Burmese refugees relocating in Australia, but local volunteers are dedicating themselves to helping the transition.
Thai Army spokesman says refugee return will be a ‘long process’
A Thai Army spokesman denied reports on Monday regarding the Thai military’s intentions to repatriate within a year roughly 130,000 Burmese refugees.
Burmese border situation undisturbed by Thai coup
Burma’s border crossings to Thailand remain open; meanwhile aid workers do not envisage any disruption to the delivery of supplies to refugees along the Thai-Burmese border.
Thai border refugee population down 7 percent
TBC says only 3.4 percent of the December camp population returned to Burma versus 6 percent who were resettled to third countries.
Burmese refugees could return in a year: Thai official
About 120,000 Burmese refugees in Thailand may return home within a year, the kingdom’s National Security Council said Thursday, following recent talks between the two nations
Refugees call for official status
After living in Nupo refugee camp for three years, protestors gathered outside of a UN office yesterday demanding that they be given official refugee status
