Topic: Rohingya
Bangladesh must suspend plans to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar: UN expert
Bangladesh must “immediately suspend” a pilot repatriation project for Rohingya refugees to return to Myanmar, where they face “serious risks” to their lives and freedom, a UN-appointed independent rights expert said on Thursday.
Tripura: 10 Rohingyas arrested for “illegally entering India”
At least 16 people including 10 Rohingya refugees were detained by the Railway Police Force (RPF) at Agartala railway station, for “illegally entering India”, officials said on Sunday.
UN experts warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Rohingya refugee rations are cut
UN independent experts on Thursday warned of catastrophic consequences for Myanmar Rohingya refugee families living in camps in neighbouring Bangladesh, if life-saving food aid is slashed.
Rohingya refugee sells gold bangle to donate to earthquake-hit Turkey
Amina Khatoon, a 67-year-old Rohingya refugee living in India on Saturday reached the Embassy of Turkey in New Delhi with dry food, warm clothes, baby food, and blankets. Khatoon bought them with the money she got from selling her gold bangle, among the most valuable thing she possessed.
War crimes, genocide: Criminal complaint against Myanmar generals filed in Germany
Fortify Rights, a human rights group, and 16 individual complainants from Myanmar filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Public Prosecutor General of Germany...
Steep increase in deadly boat journeys reflects Rohingyas’ desperation: UNHCR
The steep increase in the number of Rohingya refugees risking their lives to cross the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal last year is a reflection of their growing desperation, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
