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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament that about 10,000 Myanmar nationals have been deported since January, despite safety warnings from human rights groups and UNHCR. He also confirmed Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing will visit Kuala Lumpur in the coming days as rights monitors raise alarm over the returns.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rallied on Tuesday to demand safe repatriation to Myanmar, nine years after fleeing a military crackdown. The protest highlighted the ongoing deadlock in return efforts, with hundreds of thousands still living in overcrowded camps in Cox's Bazar. Protesters urged international intervention to ensure their security and rights upon return.
A new UN report reveals that human rights in Myanmar have 'plunged to new lows' amid escalating abuses against the Rohingya and unregulated resource exploitation. At least 8,075 civilians have been killed since the 2021 coup, with 3.6 million displaced and 12.4 million facing severe hunger.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps protested harsh living conditions and demanded safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state, marking nine years since the crisis. They called on the international community to ensure security, while Bangladesh reiterated it would not force repatriation.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees protested in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, marking the ninth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar and demanding justice, dignity, and more international support. The demonstration highlighted deteriorating camp conditions, reduced funding, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Nine years after the 2017 genocide, the Rohingya continue to face persecution and forced displacement in Myanmar as the Arakan Army tightens its grip. With over 1.2 million in refugee camps in Bangladesh and new waves of violence, the international community's response remains inadequate, and survivors demand justice and accountability.
Malaysia’s foreign minister has called for a review of UNHCR’s presence unless the agency tightens refugee document controls, following the arrest of over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers. The move comes amid rising anti-Rohingya sentiment and criticism of online application procedures.
