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    Tagged: refugee camps

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    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.

    Karenni Lead Story News

    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 Lead Story News

    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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    Aid Lead Story News Rohingya

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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”.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Mae La refugee camp on the Thai-Burmese border. (PHOTO: Feliz Solomon/DVB)

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya

    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.

    Mae La refugee camp on the Thai-Burmese border. (PHOTO: Feliz Solomon/DVB)

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Foreign Affairs International Relations Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Feature Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Aussies taking part in the challenge are only allowed to eat the average rations of a Burmese refugee. (PHOTO: Jade Horrobin).

    Human Interest Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Feature Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News Refugees

    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.

    Lead Story News 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.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    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.

    News Politics

    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

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