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AA accused of forcing Rohingya businessmen to fund Economic Zone renovation in Maungdaw The Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly collected funds from Rohingya businessmen in northern Rakhine State, raising concerns over coercion and mounting pressure on the local population. According to local sources, on April 8, 2026, AA authorities summoned […]

EU extends sanctions on Myanmar until April 2027 amid ongoing rights concerns The European Union has extended its restrictive measures against Myanmar for another year, maintaining sanctions until 30 April 2027 in response to the country’s continuing political crisis and human rights situation. The decision, announced by the Council of […]

Experts urge coordinated action to combat trafficking in Rohingya camps Human trafficking remains a persistent and complex challenge in the Rohingya refugee camps, despite ongoing interventions by humanitarian and law enforcement agencies, experts said at a multi-stakeholder workshop on Saturday. The discussion, held in Cox’s Bazar, highlighted systemic gaps that […]

Rohingya families urge Malaysia to release long-term detainees Families of detained Rohingya refugees are calling on the government of Malaysia to release thousands of Rohingya currently held in immigration detention centres, many of whom have reportedly been detained for prolonged periods under national immigration laws. Relatives say the detainees—including women, […]

Bangladesh creates powerful body to manage Rohingya crisis New government body led by home minister to coordinate security, aid and repatriation for over one million Rohingya refugees in camps Bangladesh has established a new national committee to coordinate government efforts related to Rohingya refugees living in camps across the country, […]

Rohingya boat escapes surge 90% as aid cuts deepen crisis The consequences have already been severe. The UNHCR reported that nearly 900 Rohingya were missing or dead in maritime routes across the region in 2023 The number of Rohingya refugees attempting dangerous sea journeys from Bangladesh and Myanmar has surged […]

Nearly 8,000 migrants died or went missing in 2025, Says IOM Nearly 8,000 people died or went missing along global migration routes in 2025, underscoring what the International Organization for Migration (IOM) described as a continuing global failure to prevent avoidable deaths. In a report released Tuesday, the International Organization […]

168 Rohingya detained at Bangladesh Border returned to AA custody; Reports of heavy financial penalties A group of 168 Rohingya civilians intercepted at the Bangladesh border has been returned to areas under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), where sources allege they are now facing significant financial penalties imposed […]

Saudi envoy calls for faster issuance of Bangladeshi passports to 69,000 Rohingyas He made the remark during a courtesy meeting with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on 20 April)at the ministry office in the Secretariat The Saudi ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr Abdullah Zafer bin Abiyah, has said the process of issuing […]