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Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar

Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar

At least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Rakhine state.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says

Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says

The violence has intensified as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and the Arakan Army, continues to worsen.
Wed Sep 04 2024
More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh

More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh

Miftah said 90 women and children were among the migrants who landed in Indonesia's Aceh province.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Bangladesh panel says fire at Rohingya camps 'planned sabotage'

Bangladesh panel says fire at Rohingya camps 'planned sabotage'

Nearly 2,800 shelters and more than 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centres were destroyed in the fire.
Mon Mar 13 2023
UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees

UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees

The call came at a time when the World Food Programme slashed food aid to Rohingya refugees from this month, blaming a funding shortfall.
Wed Mar 08 2023
FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats

FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats

About 180 Rohingya Muslims fleeing grim conditions in Bangladesh camps are presumed to have drowned at sea in recent weeks.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

The possible sinking of a boat with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board will make 2022 one of the worst years for the community as refugees try to flee desperate conditions in camps in Bangladesh.
Mon Dec 26 2022
US announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims

US announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims

More than a million Rohingya are living in squalid camps in southern Bangladesh comprising the world's largest refugee settlement.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes

Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes

Myanmar's military did not commit genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims during 2017 operations in Rakhine state, Zaw Min Tun said.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Myanmar COVID vaccination rollout leaves Rohingya waiting

Myanmar COVID vaccination rollout leaves Rohingya waiting

Authorities in Myanmar currently have no plan to include minority Rohingya Muslims living in densely-packed camps as they begin vaccination.
Wed Aug 11 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: No total lockdown despite rising COVID-19 cases, Bangladesh to move 1,700 more Rohingya Muslims to remote island

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: No total lockdown despite rising COVID-19 cases, Bangladesh to move 1,700 more Rohingya Muslims to remote island

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Fri Jan 29 2021
'I want to vote': Myanmar's Muslims, Hindus sidelined in election

'I want to vote': Myanmar's Muslims, Hindus sidelined in election

The country's Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar will nearly all be completely disenfranchised.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Myanmar finalises Rohingya repatriation preparations as doubts mount

Myanmar finalises Rohingya repatriation preparations as doubts mount

Myanmar is making final preparations to take back the first batch of Rohingya Muslims who had fled conflict in troubled Rakhine state.
Sat Jan 20 2018
Jordan's Queen Rania meets Rohingya in refugee camp

Jordan's Queen Rania meets Rohingya in refugee camp

Speaking at a news conference in Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, the Queen told the harrowing and heartbreaking stories she heard from Rohingya Muslims.
Mon Oct 23 2017
Myanmar takes first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension

Myanmar takes first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension

Rohingya Muslims are still fleeing, more than six weeks after Rohingya insurgents attacked security forces in western Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Tue Oct 10 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024