Persecuted Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar face a dangerous journey on their way to freedom in Thailand and Malaysia.
From: Inside Story
Is the plight of Rohingya refugees being ignored?
Hundreds of refugees have been rescued off the coast of Indonesia and Malaysia as they were fleeing persecution.
13 May 2015
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