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China did little to help resolve Rohingya issue: US

The United States has said China has done "very little" to help resolve the Rohingya issue.
21 October 2020

'Int'l efforts should be redoubled for quick Rohingya repatriation'

Civil society groups based in Cox’s Bazar have called on the international community to redouble efforts for quick repatriation of Rohingyas, saying Bangladesh is facing multiple challenges induced by climate change and Covid-19 pandemic.
20 October 2020

Netherlands assures Dhaka of commitment to keep Myanmar accountable on Rohingya issue

The Netherlands has written a letter to Dhaka, assuring its strong commitment to the accountability of Myanmar which is accused of genocide against the Rohingya at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
19 October 2020

Thai police order media probes over protest coverage

Thai police says they had ordered an investigation of four news outlets under emergency measures imposed last week to try to stop three months of protests against the government and monarchy.
19 October 2020

Thai PM vows to stay on as protesters defy his ban

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said today he was not quitting after tens of thousands of anti-government protesters defied a ban on demonstrations and he warned them not to persist.
16 October 2020

Int'l donor conference for urgent humanitarian support for Rohingyas Oct 22

The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will co-host a donor conference on October 22 to promote support for Rohingya refugees and host countries.
15 October 2020

Thailand declares emergency, detains leaders, to curb protests

Thailand's government banned protests and police arrested at least three protest leaders today in the face of escalating demonstrations targeting King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader.
15 October 2020

Rohingya repatriation: US to engage anew after Myanmar polls in November

The US will engage with Myanmar anew over the Rohingya repatriation and human rights violations in Rakhine State after the national elections in Myanmar to be held on November 8, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said after a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Beigun.
14 October 2020

Maersk to stop using Myanmar military ports: rights group

Global shipping giant Maersk will stop using military-owned ports in Myanmar, a lobby group has said after leading a campaign against international companies with links to the armed forces.
9 October 2020

Bangladesh: Rohingya refugees’ safety must be ensured amid violent clashes in Cox’s Bazaar

At least two thousand Rohingya refugees have been forced to flee their shelters to other camps since violence broke out between two rival factions seeking to control the illicit trade of contraband drugs inside the camps. On 7 October, around a dozen shelters in Kutupalong refugee camp were burned to the ground.
9 October 2020

Before Rohingya relocation, allow UN visit to Bhashan Char: HRW to govt

Human Rights Watch has called for Bangladesh government to allow a visit by the UN to Bhashan Char before any Rohingya relocation.
1 October 2020

Republic of Korea pledges $700,000 to address Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The Republic of Korea has pledged 700,000 US dollars to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as part of the country’s continued support in addressing the Rohingya humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh since 2017.
30 September 2020

Bangladesh ‘outraged’ by Myanmar’s fabrication of facts at UNGA

Bangladesh is "outraged" to witness another "blatant demonstration of falsehood and fabrication of facts" by Myanmar at the ongoing UN General Assembly (UNGA) and informed the international community of the situation on the ground.
30 September 2020

Korea to give $700,000 for Rohingya camps, host communities

The Republic of Korea will provide the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) with $700,000 US dollars for its activities in the Rohingya camps and host communities in Cox's Bazar.
28 September 2020

Strengthen Saarc cooperation to face Covid-19 challenges: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has called upon all his counterparts of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) member states to work together in strengthening regional cooperation to fight the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic.
25 September 2020

Nirmul Committee urges UN to resettle Rohingya refugees in another country

Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee President Shahriar Kabir today called upon the United Nations to take steps for a third country relocation of the Rohingyas.
20 September 2020

‘Rohingya repatriation will depend on creating right conditions in Rakhine’

The Rohingya crisis requires a political solution, which lies in the return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar by addressing the root causes, said Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima.
17 September 2020

Myanmar army probes 'wider patterns' of abuse against Rohingya

The Myanmar military has said it is investigating "possible wider patterns of violations" before and during a 2017 crackdown in Rakhine State that the United Nations has said was executed with genocidal intent against Rohingya Muslims.
16 September 2020

‘Myanmar is their home’: Indonesian FM calls for safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has expressed the government’s concern about the increasing number of Rohingya refugees arriving on Indonesia’s shores, calling on other countries in the region to share responsibility for addressing the core issues that led to the crisis. In the last two months, Indonesia received almost 400 boat people of Rohingya ethnicity.
15 September 2020

Rohingya crisis can frustrate hope for regional peace, stability if not solved: Momen

Dhaka fears that Rohingya crisis can frustrate the hope for regional peace and stability if the issue is not resolved at the earliest, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said.
12 September 2020