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Rohingya Refugees Turn to Perilous Sea Crossings for Safety
world1 month ago

Rohingya Refugees Turn to Perilous Sea Crossings for Safety

Most refugees flee overland to Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, but a growing number are attempting dangerous sea journeys toward Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia across the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. UNHCR data show about 367,000 Myanmar refugees seeking safety since 2022–2026, with only ~7% traveling by sea, yet maritime departures rose to roughly 25,300 from February 2022 to March 2026, and more than 2,300 died or went missing en route. Indonesia is a major foreign destination, followed by Bangladesh. The crisis traces back to the 2017 military crackdown that displaced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya; Myanmar denies genocide allegations.

via Reuters|
#myanmar#refugees#rohingya
Over 250 Feared Missing After Boat Capsizes En Route to Malaysia
world1 month ago

Over 250 Feared Missing After Boat Capsizes En Route to Malaysia

More than 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea while headed to Malaysia; nine people were rescued and handed to authorities. UNHCR and IOM say the incident highlights the protracted Rohingya displacement and the lack of durable solutions amid Myanmar's violence in Rakhine state.

via NBC News|
#andaman-sea#bangladesh#migration
Rohingya and Bangladeshi Migrants Missing After Overcrowded Boat Sinks in Andaman Sea
world1 month ago

Rohingya and Bangladeshi Migrants Missing After Overcrowded Boat Sinks in Andaman Sea

About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants are missing after their overcrowded boat sank in the Andaman Sea, with nine rescued by the Bangladesh Coast Guard. The disaster highlights the deadly risks of irregular sea journeys connected to the Rohingya refugee crisis and the need for durable solutions and sustained international support, as authorities report boats are sometimes turned away and survivors describe harsh conditions and oil-related burns.

via BBC|
#andaman-sea#bangladesh#migration
Rohingya Refugee Tragedy as Trawler Capsizes in Andaman Sea, Hundreds Feared Missing
world1 month ago

Rohingya Refugee Tragedy as Trawler Capsizes in Andaman Sea, Hundreds Feared Missing

About 250 people are missing after a trawler carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, with preliminary estimates of around 280 aboard; the vessel left Teknaf for Malaysia and sank amid heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding. Nine people were rescued by a Bangladeshi Coast Guard vessel, and survivors described being lured by traffickers and spending days at sea after the capsize. UNHCR and IOM urged increased, sustained funding for life-saving aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and for host communities. The incident underscores the ongoing peril faced by Rohingya fleeing persecution and the protracted displacement since Myanmar’s 2017 crackdown.

via The Guardian|
#andaman-sea#bangladesh#refugees
Buffalo Refugee’s Death Prompts Family Outcry and Calls for Investigation
immigration2 months ago

Buffalo Refugee’s Death Prompts Family Outcry and Calls for Investigation

The Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam died after being abandoned by Border Patrol agents in Buffalo following his jail release; his family spoke publicly for the first time about his life, detention, and heartbreak, while lawmakers call for state and federal investigations and the family seeks support to reunite with relatives and cover legal costs.

via Investigative Post|
#border-patrol#buffalo-ny#immigration
Video Evidence Challenges DHS's Claim of Safe Drop for Rohingya Refugee in Buffalo
immigration2 months ago

Video Evidence Challenges DHS's Claim of Safe Drop for Rohingya Refugee in Buffalo

Surveillance footage obtained by Investigative Post contradicts DHS’s claim that Border Patrol dropped Nurul Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, at a warm, safe location after his jail release. The video shows a van arriving at a closed Tim Hortons in Buffalo after hours and Shah Alam, who could not access the shop, wandering the area for days before his death. DHS said officers offered a courtesy ride to a safe location, but critics say it amounted to abandonment. Refugees International and others are calling for a full probe into Border Patrol’s handling of Shah Alam and similar cases.

via Common Dreams|
#immigration#new-york#rohingya
Outcry after nearly blind refugee dies following CBP release in Buffalo
us-news2 months ago

Outcry after nearly blind refugee dies following CBP release in Buffalo

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee who could not speak English was released by U.S. Border Patrol to a coffee shop in Buffalo, New York, and days later was found dead; local officials call the death preventable and demand accountability, while CBP says the man was not amenable to removal and chose a warm location, with family notifications and a broader investigation under scrutiny.

via NBC News|
#accountability#border-patrol#new-york
Buffalo death after Border Patrol drop-off raises questions over refugee handling
us-news2 months ago

Buffalo death after Border Patrol drop-off raises questions over refugee handling

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who had been released from a Buffalo jail and dropped off by U.S. Border Patrol at a coffee shop near his home, was found dead on a downtown Buffalo street; investigators are probing the circumstances as the mayor condemns federal handling as inhumane, while CBP says he chose the coffee shop for safety and showed no signs of distress; his family notes he could not read or speak English and relied on a walking stick.

via USA Today|
#border-patrol#buffalo#immigration
Myanmar pushes back on ICJ genocide claims over Rohingya crackdown
world4 months ago

Myanmar pushes back on ICJ genocide claims over Rohingya crackdown

Myanmar defended itself at the International Court of Justice against The Gambia’s genocide allegations over the 2017 Rohingya crackdown, denying genocidal intent and arguing operations targeted militants; The Gambia, backed by the OIC, seeks accountability as witnesses are due to be heard behind closed doors, with a ruling expected by late 2026 and potential implications for international genocide jurisprudence.

via BBC|
#genocide#icj#myanmar
ICJ Opens Genocide Case Over Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar
world4 months ago

ICJ Opens Genocide Case Over Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar

The International Court of Justice in The Hague began three weeks of hearings on a landmark genocide case against Myanmar brought by Gambia, accusing the Myanmar military of genocidal crimes against the Rohingya. The case rests on universal jurisdiction to address genocide anywhere and could set a precedent for future actions, including potential cases against Israel, shaping how international law handles atrocity allegations.

via The New York Times|
#genocide#icj#international-law