Bangladesh

Rakhine State: Reported detention of Rohingya girls raises alarm over potential violations of International Law Reports that ten Rohingya girls have been detained by fighters of the Arakan Army (AA) in Buthidaung Township are raising urgent concerns among human rights observers, amid fears that the incident may constitute serious violations […]

Arakan Army conducts household checks in Sai Daung village Members of the Arakan Army carried out household checks in Sai Daung village in Buthidaung Township on Friday, visiting homes and collecting information about Rohingya families, according to local residents. Villagers said members of the armed group went from house to […]

Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar surges by 179,000 in a year – UNHCR The number of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox’s Bazar has increased by nearly 179,000 over the past year, driven by both fresh influxes from Myanmar and newborns within the camps, according to the latest data from the […]

Fortify Rights reports abuse and inhumane treatment of Rohingya in Malaysia A new independent investigation by human rights organisation Fortify Rights highlights the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Malaysia. Victims of persecution viewed by some as akin to genocide in Myanmar since 2017, they were forced to flee in their […]

Rohingya families in Jammu endure prolonged detention during Ramadan as Human Rights concerns intensify For many Rohingya refugee families living in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred month of Ramadan has unfolded under the shadow of detention, separation, and deep uncertainty. Instead of gathering for nightly iftar meals and communal […]

“Pay to escape”: Rohingya fleeing Buthidaung face extortion, trafficking, and systematic restrictions Rohingya civilians attempting to escape escalating repression in northern Rakhine State are reportedly being forced to pay large sums of money to pass through checkpoints while traffickers exploit their desperation to flee toward Bangladesh, according to testimonies gathered […]

Rohingya refugees in India struggle to survive without legal status Stateless Rohingya refugees in India face job barriers, exploitation and detention fears as lack of legal recognition blocks access to work and services Thousands of Rohingya refugees living in India face severe economic hardship as the absence of legal refugee […]

Japan pledges $16.5 million in March to support Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh Since the Rohingya crisis began in August 2017, Japan has been one of the most consistent supporters of the humanitarian response in Bangladesh, contributing over $250 million to UN agencies and NGOs. The Government of Japan […]

Eid return uncertain as 1.5 lakh more Rohingyas enter Bangladesh, aid shrinks Around 1.5 lakh more Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh in recent months, raising the total number in the camps to over 14 lakh Nearly a year ago, the then chief adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed hope that Rohingya refugees would […]