Tag: refugees
Bangladesh says coronavirus detected in Rohingya refugee camp
Aid workers have warned of a potential humanitarian disaster if there is a significant outbreak in the refugee camps outside Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh quarantines hundreds of Rohingya boat people on island
For years, Rohingya have attempted the perilous sea journey south in the hope of reaching Thailand or Malaysia
Rohingya refugees quarantined on Bay of Bengal island at risk
They’d been adrift at sea for over two months, now they’re on island with no access to humanitarian services provided by UN or aid agencies
Rohingya bear brunt of Malaysian lockdown frustration
Desperate refugee community comes under attack from citizens having to weather hard times and a govt fumbling a crisis
Rohingya survivors tell of misery and death at sea; hundreds still...
As food and water ran out, they began to die of starvation, thirst, and beatings
Women in Bangladesh promote hygiene in refugee camps amid coronavirus fears
Advocates push for Rohingya refugees to be included in 'national preparedness and response plans'
‘Love of Jesus knows no boundaries or barriers,’ pope says
The pontiff also spoke out against armed conflict and against populist leaders who stir up fear and hate towards migrants
At least 15 Rohingya die after boat capsizes, dozens missing
A ship carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia
Rohingya Muslims in India fear deportation to Myanmar
Refugees see their chances taking shelter in India disappearing rapidly due to new citizenship law
Missing from India’s citizenship law: 100,000 Sri Lankan refugees
The law excludes nearly 100,000 Sri Lankan Tamils, who live in India. Most of these refugees are Hindu or Christian, whose forefathers were born in India.
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