Rohingya & Myanmar
Rakhine's Endless War: A Battle Without a Political Destination
The Arakan Army now dominates Myanmar's Rakhine State, but mounting civilian abuse allegations and a lack of a political roadmap leave the region's future in limbo
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Myanmar Moves to Revive $3.6 Billion Myitsone Dam Project
Myanmar plans to resume the controversial $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project in Kachin State despite severe environmental, seismic, and social concerns
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Ethnic Rights for Some, Silence for Rohingya: Arakan Army’s Rakhine Contradiction
A critical analysis of the debate over ethnic identity in Bangladesh and Rakhine State, exposing the Arakan Army's selective protection of minority rights and ongoing abuses against the Rohingya
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Myanmar Claims 1 Million Rohingya Entering Bangladesh Is Incorrect, Most Were ‘Bengalis’
Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry claims international reports of one million displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh are inaccurate, reiterating its stance that most returnees are Bengalis
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Malaysia’s Rohingya Debate Tests Public Trust and National Image
Malaysia’s growing Rohingya debate is testing public trust, government communication and the country’s humanitarian reputation amid concerns over migration, resources and social cohesion
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Report Details Killings and Rape of More Than 1,500 Rohingya by Arakan Army
Mass killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement: New data reveals severe abuses against Rohingya in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
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Malaysia will not send anyone back to a place where their lives could be at risk : Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil
Malaysia stresses it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar unless safety is guaranteed, following backlash and humanitarian concerns
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August 5: Arakan Army Attack Turned the Naf River into a Mass Grave for Rohingya
Two years after the August 5, 2024 attack, Rohingya survivors recount how violence near Myanmar's Naf River killed fleeing civilians and renewed calls for an independent international investigation
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Dhaka, Riyadh Step Up Efforts to Resolve Rohingya Passport Issue : State Minister Shama Obaed
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are working to resolve the Rohingya passport issue through joint technical teams while expanding cooperation in investment, trade, renewable energy, AI and skilled labour
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Australia pledges AUD 25.25m to support Rohingyas in Bangladesh
Australia commits AUD 25.25 million in multi-year funding (2026–2028) to support UNHCR's relief operations for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh
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Myanmar President to Visit Thailand on First Official Trip Since Taking Office
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will pay a two-day official visit to Thailand from Aug. 6–7 to discuss bilateral cooperation, economic ties, and ASEAN engagement
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US Envoy Sergio Gor Stresses Political Solution to Rohingya Crisis in Meeting with Bangladesh PM
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka to discuss a sustainable political solution to the Rohingya crisis, US investment, FDA cooperation, and Pax Silica
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US Envoy Visits Rohingya Camps as Refugees Appeal for Support to Enable Repatriation
U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor visited Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar as refugees urged stronger U.S. support for safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation to Myanmar amid a prolonged displacement crisis
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No Discussion Between Bangladesh, Myanmar on Repatriating 300,000 Rohingyas: State Minister Shama Obaed
Bangladesh has denied media reports of any agreement with Myanmar to repatriate 300,000 Rohingya refugees. State Minister Shama Obaed Islam says no official discussions have taken place despite claims by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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Myanmar Agrees to Repatriate 300,000 Rohingya from Bangladesh: Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announced that Myanmar has agreed to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia and 300,000 from Bangladesh following bilateral diplomatic negotiations
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Amnesty Condemns Malaysia's Detention of 110 Rohingya Asylum Seekers
Amnesty International has criticized Malaysian authorities after 110 Rohingya asylum seekers were detained outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia Detains Over 100 Rohingya Seeking Protection at UNHCR Office
Malaysian police have detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers, including women and children, after they camped outside the UNHCR office following evictions in Penang
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Online Hate Campaign Forces Rohingya Schools in Malaysia to Shut Down
A wave of online hate speech and disinformation in Malaysia has forced at least nine community-run Rohingya refugee schools to shut down, leaving hundreds of stateless children without education
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Rohingya Sea Exodus Reflects the Failure of Global Governance
The influx of Rohingya refugees risking perilous sea journeys highlights a profound failure in global governance, statelessness, and unresolved exile, rather than mere aid cuts
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Rights Group Urges Malaysia to Combat Anti-Rohingya Rhetoric, Push for Myanmar Accountability
Fortify Rights has urged Malaysia to combat growing anti-Rohingya rhetoric, protect refugees from discrimination, and work with ASEAN to hold Myanmar accountable for restoring Rohingya rights and citizenship
