LGBTQI facing discrimination, harassment amid lockdown in Myanmar: UN
GB Today Many LGBTQI people are facing stigmatization, discrimination and harassment amid coronavirus lockdown particularly in rural areas in Myanmar,…
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Covid-19 pushed Rohingyas towards malnutrition: Experts
UNB: Experts at an e-symposium on Thursday said the lockdowns and economic slowdown for Covid-19 pandemic in different…
Myanmar urged to ensure voting rights, restore citizenship rights for Rohingya
The government of Myanmar should ensure all voting-age Rohingya—including Rohingyas in Bangladesh—have the right to vote, said Fortify…
Post-Brexit UK’s first sanctions to target top-ranking Myanmar generals
Two high-ranking Myanmar military generals involved in the systematic and brutal violence against the Rohingya people and other…
Story of limiting COVID-19 transmission in Rohingya camps must be heard globally: Speakers
UNB: Speakers at a virtual discussion lauded the government’s early planning and joint efforts with the UN and…
EU announces Tk 300cr for Rohingyas, host community
BSS: The European Union (EU) has announced around Taka 304 crore (32 million euro) funding for livelihood improvement…
Thousands flee fearing Myanmar military operation
Thousands of people in western Myanmar have been fleeing their villages over the past week after an evacuation…
Diplomatic Missions concerned over reports of operations clearance by Myanmar Military
Diplomatic Missions of Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the USA in Myanmar have expressed deep concern over the…
IOM opens new Covid-19 treatment centers in Cox’s Bazar
International Organization for Migration (IOM) opened two new Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centers (SARI ITC)…
Study reveals over 30% Rohingyas still unaware of coronavirus
Thousands of Rohingya people, who took shelter in south eastern district Cox’s Bazar fleeing from persecution in Myanmar,…
Rohingya: Malaysia urged to end raids amid Covid-19
UNB: Rohingya Women Development Network (RWDN) and Fortify Rights on Tuesday said the government of Malaysia should end…
IOM for improvimg Rohingya attitudes on Covid-19
As the humanitarian community scales up COVID-19 health response in the Cox’s Bazar, the International Organization for Migration…
Tatmadaw seeks AA members in Mrauk-U refugee camp
A Tatmadaw soldier stands guard at Goke Pi police outpost in Buthidaung township, northern Rakhine State. Photo: EPA…
Myanmar govt may end Rakhine internet blackout in August
The internet blackout in Rakhine State may end in August, said the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, as…
Myanmar govt offers to resume talks with Arakan Army, allies
Government negotiators offered to resume peace talks via video conference with the Arakan Army (AA) and its three…
Lawyers seek Facebook posts of Myanmar leaders in Rohingya case
Human rights lawyers: Facebook posts of officials ‘may constitute evidence of genocidal intent’ against Muslim minority. Lawyers bringing…
Thai Admiral: Navy Patrols Fail to Find Rohingya Boat
Nontarat Phaicharoen and Nisha David:Thailand’s navy insisted Friday that its ships had not located a boat carrying hundreds…
Malaysia, Thailand urged to rescue stranded Rohingya
Riyaz ul Khaliq: Human Rights Watch says nearly 570 Rohingya stranded at sea for past 4 months require…
Malaysia turns away boat carrying around 300 Rohingya
Vessel stopped after it attempted to enter country’s waters A boat carrying around 300 Rohingya refugees was turned…
Rohingya virus cases fuel Bangladesh, Myanmar dispute
Dhaka rejects claims by Myanmar official that 2 Rohingya men who have contracted COVID-19 returned from Bangladesh MD…