Myanmar should come forward recognising Rohingyas as its nationals

Speaker of Indian Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan says Myanmar should come forward for solving the ongoing Rohingya crisis recognising the people as its nationals.
7 November 2017, 14:32 PM

CPA calls for urgent action to resolve Rohingya crisis

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) today called for urgent action from the international community to resolve the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
7 November 2017, 12:05 PM

‘No Rohingya issue in CPC resolution’

No resolution on Rohingya issue is adopted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in its annual conference being held in Dhaka.
7 November 2017, 11:29 AM

UN Security Council urges Myanmar to stop excessive military force in Rakhine state

The United Nations Security Council urges the Myanmar government to “ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine state,” where violence has forced more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee the Buddhist-majority Asian country.
7 November 2017, 04:19 AM

CPA solidarity on Rohingya issue

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) member countries have extended full support to Bangladesh with commitment to stand beside the country on resolving Rohingya crisis.
5 November 2017, 09:52 AM

US working to solve Rohingya crisis through diplomatic efforts: Shanon

Visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A Shannon says they are working to resolve the Rohingya crisis through diplomatic efforts.
5 November 2017, 09:43 AM

Pretence won’t work, Canadian envoy Bob Rae tells Myanmar State Counselor Suu Kyi

Amid widespread international criticism for failing to address the issue of displaced Rohingya refugees, Canada’s newly-appointed special envoy has said Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi’s “pretence” will not help to resolve the ongoing crisis.
5 November 2017, 07:11 AM

Scottish council withdraws offer to award Suu Kyi

In the wake of the Rohingya crisis, the Glasgow City Council on Friday withdraws their offer to award Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
4 November 2017, 09:09 AM

Rohingya repatriation Myanmar’s responsibility: US

A top official of US today said it is Myanmar’s responsibility to repatriate Rohingya people, who fled to Bangladesh following persecution in Rakhine state.
4 November 2017, 07:51 AM

'Humanitarian needs of Rohingyas rise as displacement continues'

As displacement continues, the humanitarian and protection needs of the Rohingya also rise, says UN Migration Agency IOM in its latest report.
4 November 2017, 05:58 AM

Myanmar sees “bad consequences” if US imposes sanctions on military

Proposed US sanctions targeting Myanmar's military for its treatment of Rohingya Muslims would hinder the fledgling civilian government sharing power with the generals, a spokesman for de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday.
3 November 2017, 11:12 AM

UNHCR for ensuring security in Rakhine to repatriate Rohingyas

The Commissioner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi lays emphasis on ensuring security, establishing human rights and rule of law for repatriation of the displaced Rohingya people in Rakhine state of Myanmar.
3 November 2017, 10:51 AM

Zakir Naik finds refuge in Malaysia

Zakir Naik, who has been banned in UK, has been given permanent residency in Malaysia, and embraced by top government officials.
2 November 2017, 18:18 PM

UN calls safe, voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas

United Nations Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees Volker Turk has urged the Myanmar government to ensure a safe environment and the protection of all communities in Rakhine State.
2 November 2017, 06:16 AM

Suu Kyi urges people ‘not to quarrel’ amid persecution of Rohingyas

Amid continuing influx of Rohingyas who have been fleeing persecution in Myanmar by security forces, the country’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, urges her people “not to quarrel”.
2 November 2017, 04:19 AM

EU wants Rohingya’s safe, dignified return to Rakhine

European Union (EU) Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides says EU wants “safe and dignified” return of Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar as he calls on foreign minister AH Mahmood Ali at his office.
1 November 2017, 14:58 PM

Ball game brings rare joy to Rohingya refugee boys

In a refugee camp in Bangladesh crammed with makeshift bamboo shelters, Rohingya boys gather on one of the few remaining clear areas of ground for an energetic bout of chinlone -- a version of keepie-uppie that is one of the few pleasures they can still enjoy.
1 November 2017, 10:57 AM

Myanmar’s hilarious claim

Myanmar comes up with a hilarious claim that Bangladesh is delaying the repatriation process of over 800,000 Rohingyas for international donations.
1 November 2017, 06:07 AM

Passports of ousted Thai PM revoked

Thailand has revoked the passports of ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra, who has yet to be seen in public since she slipped out of
31 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Rohingya problem world’s fastest-growing crisis: EU

European Union Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides describes the Rohingya crisis as the fastest-growing crisis in the world saying the EU has decisively stepped up its aid to Rohingya communities.
31 October 2017, 16:13 PM