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    Tagged: Rohingya refugees

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi meets with UN envoys

    She told the Security Council members ‘please bring to our notice any infringement of these laws and we will do whatever is necessary to take the action’.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    USDP condemns plan to allow Rohingyas right to travel

    “Security and rule of law in the nation are at critical risk,” said a party statement.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    UN, Dhaka dispute Burma’s Rohingya repatriation claim

    “This is in no way a repatriation, rather it is propaganda,” said the Bangladeshi government’s Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner.

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    International Relations Lead Story News Rohingya

    War crimes prosecutor seeks jurisdiction over Rohingya deportations

    The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has asked it to rule on whether it has jurisdiction over the deportations of Rohingya people from Burma to Bangladesh, a possible crime against humanity, according to a filing published on Monday.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Malaysia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees

    Malaysia intercepted a boat carrying 56 Rohingya refugees from Burma off its northern island of Langkawi on Tuesday and will allow them to enter on humanitarian grounds, with rights groups expecting further such perilous journeys by sea.

    Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya

    UNHCR concerned over safety of 56 Rohingya refugees in stormy seas

    The UN High Commissioner for Refugees said on Monday it was concerned about the safety of 56 Rohingya refugees from Burma on a boat bound for Malaysia in stormy seas.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya refugee boat restocks after storm in southern Thailand

    A boat with Rohingya refugees restocked with essential supplies at an island in southern Thailand on Sunday, authorities said, amid signs that overcrowding in Bangladeshi camps could prompt many others to make similarly perilous sea crossings.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Dhaka bemoans lack of funding for Rohingya refugee island

    Minister says Bangladesh is paying the entire US$280 million to build homes and fortify the muddy island in the Bay of Bengal from cyclones, and that it was mulling a formal request for international funds.

    Lead Story Military News Rohingya

    Min Aung Hlaing warns against anti-military sentiment

    “There have been incidents of persons inciting hatred against the Tatmadaw,” the commander-in-chief told a military gathering in Putao.

    Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    Australian AG rejects bid to prosecute Suu Kyi for crimes against humanity

    Australian Attorney General Christian Porter said he would not allow the prosecution of Suu Kyi, who arrived in Sydney on Saturday.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya refugees fear upcoming monsoon season

    Bangladesh is lashed by typhoons, and the Rohingya camps are clustered in a part of the country that records the highest rainfall.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Burma, Bangladesh ramp up border patrols

    Burma and Bangladesh say they have agreed to work together to prevent illegal immigrants, terrorists and smugglers from crossing their mutual border.

    Lead Story News Protest Rohingya

    Prominent Buddhist monk sentenced to 3 months for ‘inciting public unrest’

    Ultra-nationalist monk Parmaukkha was jailed for his role in leading an ant-Rohingya protest outside the US embassy in April 2016.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Govt rejects AP report of mass graves in Rakhine

    The Associated Press has reported it had confirmed the existence of more than five previously unreported mass graves in the village of Gu Dar Pyin.

    Lead Story News Rakhine

    Mrauk-U crackdown: both police and protesters likely at fault, says MP

    “It is most likely that both sides – members of the police force and protesters – violated certain customs, commands and laws.”

    Lead Story News Rakhine Rohingya

    ‘Isolated’ Suu Kyi remains Burma’s best hope, says Richardson

    “I think the Myanmar military is to blame a lot and the only person that can turn them around, I believe, is Aung San Suu Kyi, and she should start doing that.”

    Lead Story News Rakhine Rohingya

    Mrauk-U crackdown: Rakhine chief minister says he’s ready to defend himself

    Nyi Pu reacts after accusations leveled that he failed to prevent a police crackdown last week in Mrauk-U where seven unarmed protesters were killed.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Burma finalises Rohingya repatriation plans as doubts mount

    Burma was making final preparations to take back the first batch of Rohingya Muslims who had fled conflict in troubled Rakhine State, state media said on Saturday.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya leaders to issue citizenship demand ahead of repatriation

    The petition is the latest indication of the challenges ahead for Bangladesh and Burma as they try to engineer the return of up to 655,500 refugees.

    Lead Story News Refugees Rohingya

    Rohingya refugee repatriation to start on 22 January

    Minister Win Myat Aye said a group of 450 Hindu refugees will be allowed back across the border on 22 January as the first step in the repatriation process.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    UN rapporteur barred from Burma

    “This declaration of non-cooperation with my mandate can only be viewed as a strong indication that there must be something terribly awful happening in Rakhine,” said Lee.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Mass grave discovered in Rakhine, says military

    “A preliminary investigation was done by the security forces following a report … of people being killed and buried.”

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Displaced Hindu families return to Maungdaw

    More than 300 displaced persons returned from Sittwe yesterday to their homes in Maungdaw, with another 100 en route today.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya refugee repatriation may begin late December: Burma Govt

    Refugees may soon be escorted to two camps in Rakhine State – provided all their paperwork is in order.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Pope Francis meets army chief Min Aung Hlaing

    Burma’s army has denied accusations of murder, rape, torture and forced displacement that have been made against it.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Burma, Bangladesh agree to enlist UNHCR’s help

    The two governments signed a pact on Thursday settling the terms for the repatriation process.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    International agencies need to monitor Rohingya repatriation: UN, HRW

    “It is standard practice in voluntary repatriation operations that UNHCR would be involved to ensure international standards are met for any type of return agreement,” said a UNHCR spokesman.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    China proposes 3-step plan for Rohingya Crisis

    “The first phase it to effect a ceasefire on the ground, to return to stability and order, so the people can enjoy peace and no longer be forced to flee.”

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    23 charged with terrorism offences in Rakhine

    Burmese government says 23 men were charged last week with terrorism offences after a series of raids by security forces in Rakhine State.

    Lead Story Military News Rohingya

    Rakhine military chief transferred

    No reason was given for Major General Maung Maung Soe being transferred from his post as the head of Western Command in Rakhine.

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