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Arakan Army continues detaining Bangladeshi fishermen along Myanmar border The Myanmar-based armed group, the Arakan Army (AA), continues to detain Bangladeshi and Rohingya fishermen from the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal, according to officials from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The fishermen were reportedly detained after unintentionally crossing into […]

UK reportedly preparing sanctions against AA and ULA over alleged war crimes in Rakhine State The United Kingdom is reportedly moving closer to imposing targeted sanctions against the Arakan Army (AA) and its political wing, the United League of Arakan (ULA), following growing international concern over alleged war crimes and […]

Shopkeepers in Maungdaw ordered to pay new taxes amid economic hardship Shopkeepers across Maungdaw Township have reportedly been ordered to pay between 100,000 and 200,000 kyats in taxes after being summoned to the Township Administrator’s Office, according to local business owners. Residents said the summons was issued on the morning […]

Nepal tightens border security amid concerns over possible Rohingya influx Nepal has intensified security measures along its eastern border with India following concerns over the possible entry of Rohingya refugees into the country. Authorities said the recent political developments in India’s West Bengal state have raised fears of displacement among […]

Bangladesh Calls for Stronger Muslim World Support on Rohingya Crisis Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged Muslim-majority nations to intensify their support for resolving the Rohingya crisis, calling on member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to take a more proactive role in addressing one of the […]

DMH Foundation calls for stronger global response to Rohingya crisis The Dr Mostafa-Hazera (DMH) Foundation has urged the international community to take stronger and more coordinated action to address the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis, citing worsening health conditions and growing social challenges inside refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. The appeal […]

CSO-NGO Forum calls for stronger border security and Rohingya Repatriation Commission in Cox’s Bazar Local elected representatives and civil society organizations in Cox’s Bazar have called for stronger border security measures and the formation of a dedicated Rohingya Repatriation Commission, citing concerns over national security, environmental damage, and the long-term […]

Tiny shifts emerge in ASEAN’s divided approach to Myanmar Myanmar’s military junta recently moved detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, but the gesture has done little to bridge deep divisions among ASEAN leaders over how the regional bloc should engage with the crisis-hit country. […]

Bangladesh warns Rohingya crisis deepening amid declining Global Aid Dhaka says shrinking international support is placing growing pressure on refugee operations as repatriation efforts remain stalled Bangladesh has warned that the Rohingya refugee crisis is entering a more critical phase as declining international funding places increasing strain on humanitarian operations […]