Cyclone Mocha adds to the problems of Myanmar’s Rohingyas, kills 145 in its wake
A total of 21 townships—17 in Rakhine State and four in Chin State—have been declared as disaster (cyclone)-affected areas by the authorities
More international sanctions on Myanmar’s junta, as airstrikes, arrests keep country on edge
The European Union has now imposed its sixth round of sanctions on at least 16 individuals and entities for carrying out grave human rights violation in Myanmar
Facing state persecution in two countries, Rohingya have been pushed to flee at an alarming rate
Two reports chronicle the alarming state of refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh. In 2022, there was a 360% increase in the number of Rohingya attempting deadly sea crossings in these two countries
Israeli forces ransack, seal offices of 6 Palestinian rights groups & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at Israeli raids on Palestinian rights groups, Turkey and Israel normalizing ties, firefighters in New Zealand going on strike, and a UN warning on Myanmar
Dispatches from India: Left Ascendant in Kerala
In this episode we look at the upcoming elections in the States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the prospects of the ruling parties. We also take a look at the fate of children from the Rohingya community in Jammu, whose education has been disrupted
Rohingya refugees detained in Jammu face deportation threat and other stories
In today’s episode we take a look at the recent detention of Rohingya refugees in the Jammu region, the “Bloody Sunday” raids by security forces in the Philippines, the continued persecution of pro-democracy protesters in Thailand, and the broader context of the recent electricity blackout in the state of Texas
Imperialist occupation and wars are the driving force behind the displacement of people
On World Refugee Day, June 20, we look at the root causes which force people to leave their homes across the world
UNHCR announces halt in refugee resettlement activities due to COVID-19
The UNHCR and the International Organisation for Migration cited difficulties in travel due to restrictions imposed by several countries amid the global spread of COVID-19
ICC opens investigation against Myanmar over crimes against Rohingyas
The International Criminal Court has granted approval for the prosecutor to proceed with an investigation against the government of Myanmar for the atrocities inflicted on Rohingyas
No end in sight to suffering of Rohingyas in Myanmar
21 Rohingyas were sentenced to two years in jail after they were detained while trying to escape the Rakhine State where the community has been confined to camps
‘No more genocide!’- Rohingya mark two years of genocide day
At least a 100,000 Rohingya marched in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the largest refugee camp in the world.
Thousands of Rohingyas gather in Bangladesh to mark ‘Genocide Day’
Over 100,000 Rohingya refugees participated in a rally marking the second anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar. The community was the target of an ethnic cleansing campaign conducted by the military in 2017.
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