rohingya refugees

A Bangladeshi MP warns of a potential Muslim refugee influx from India, citing regional conspiracies possibly linked to recent elections in Assam and West Bengal. He drew parallels to Rohingya arrivals and cited remarks about expelling illegal Bangladeshis. Concerns were also raised about ongoing border killings and potential "push-in" situations, suggesting an emerging crisis.

BJP has mounted an all-out campaign to unseat Mamata in Bengal, but despite anti-incumbency, Suvendu Adhikari’s rise and Modi’s campaign blitz, cultural missteps, voter alienation and Didi’s enduring appeal complicate its path

In Bangladesh, rohingya refugees are grappling with a harsh reality as cuts to food aid mean many are left with a mere $7 a month. The World Food Programme insists they are meeting essential needs, yet this drastic reduction raises alarms about looming hunger and hopelessness.

A wooden boat carrying rohingya refugees was denied entry into western Indonesia by local communities, despite pleas from the desperate men onboard. Over 800 rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province in the past week. While sympathies exist among Acehnese locals, concerns over resources, conflicts, and smuggling networks have caused tensions. The refugees who were eventually allowed to land still face an uncertain future in Aceh, as locals may force them back to sea. Indonesia, not being a signatory of the UN Refugee Convention, is not compelled to accept rohingya refugees.

The Supreme Court Friday reserved verdict on a fresh plea seeking immediate release of detained rohingya refugees in Jammu and restrain the Centre from implementing any order deporting them to Myanmar.

The Supreme Court ruled that no child should be discriminated against in education, addressing a plea to grant rohingya refugees access to public schools and hospitals. The court sought details on their settlement and living conditions in Delhi, emphasising that refugees with UNHCR cards should not be denied services due to the lack of Aadhaar cards.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to Bangladesh, urged global support for rohingya refugees amidst dwindling aid. He praised Bangladesh's hospitality and warned of a humanitarian disaster without immediate assistance. Guterres called for the Rohingya's safe return to Myanmar, emphasizing international responsibility in providing financial aid and political support.

A controversy erupted on Wednesday over allotment of government flats to rohingya refugees in Delhi. Critics said it was against the Centre’s earlier claims that the Rohingya Muslims were not refugees but illegal immigrants and that the Kashmiri Pandits and Hindus from Pakistan living as refugees in the national capital should have been given priority in allotment of flats.

The Reuters team won the Pulitzer prize for feature photography on Tuesday for images documenting the Rohingya refugee crisis.

The Supreme Court has asked the Indian government to respond to a plea demanding the release of rohingya refugees who are allegedly being detained "illegally and arbitrarily" in jails and detention centers across the country. The petition argues that the detention violates the refugees' right to life and equality under the constitution.

More than 300 rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, were stranded on the coast of western Indonesia. The refugees arrived after being adrift at sea for weeks, joining the biggest wave of arrivals since 2015. The Rohingya, persecuted in Myanmar, were the target of a 2017 military crackdown. They have fled to Bangladesh, but thousands still risk dangerous sea journeys to reach Indonesia. The Indonesian government is working to provide temporary relief for the refugees, but local authorities and residents have been rejecting them.

Nearly 200 rohingya refugees, including women and children, arrived in Indonesia's Aceh Province, marking the largest group of Rohingya to arrive in months. The Rohingya, who are mostly Muslim, risk their lives on dangerous sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia. The refugees are being assisted by local authorities and residents, with images showing them waiting on the beach for help. Over 2,000 Rohingya attempted the journey in 2022, with many dying or going missing.

Students in Aceh province demand government action against rohingya refugees arriving by sea; police name more suspects in human trafficking of refugees. Over 1,500 Rohingya have arrived in Aceh since November, fleeing violence in Myanmar and overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh. Protesters call on lawmakers to turn away Rohingyas, criticizing government and UNHCR for failing to manage refugee arrivals. Growing hostility in Aceh puts pressure on President Widodo's government. Police name two more suspected human smugglers from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Six more bodies of rohingya refugees have been found at sea off Indonesia after a boat with more than 150 people aboard capsized last week, local authorities said Monday. The bodies of the six women were found off the coast of Aceh province, search and rescue officials said in a statement. Five bodies were found over the weekend.

The rohingya refugees in India had alleged that basic amenities like toilets, drinking water and others were not provided for them which in turn caused diarrhoea among the children and the elderly in the camps.

At least 29 rohingya refugees from a fishing boat floating in the Bay of Bengal for weeks have landed on an island in southern Bangladesh. The refugees, including 15 women and six children, landed on Bhasan Char island on Saturday and are believed to be from one of several boats stuck at sea.