Rohingya News

Rohingya16 Nov 2018 08:09 GMT

Boat carrying 106 people, including women and children, was stopped south of Myanmar's commercial hub of Yangon.

Bangladesh15 Nov 2018 15:49 GMT

Planned expulsion may not go ahead as Rohingya go into hiding while aid agencies warn return is too dangerous.

Aung San Suu Kyi14 Nov 2018 07:27 GMT

US Vice President Mike Pence joins chorus of criticism over Nobel laureate's indifference to plight of Muslim minority.

Myanmar13 Nov 2018 00:39 GMT

Myanmar and Bangladesh expected to start repatriation of thousands of Rohingya this week, but UN says move is premature.

Rohingya12 Nov 2018 18:59 GMT

Rights group withdraws top award over Myanmar's leader 'indifference' to the plight of the Rohingya.

Myanmar09 Nov 2018 11:04 GMT

A group of 42 aid agencies says the planned return of Rohingya to Myanmar is 'premature' and 'dangerous'.

Rohingya09 Nov 2018 01:34 GMT

The UN has documented a 'frenzy of sexual violence' by Myanmar soldiers against Rohingya women and mass killings.

Human Rights06 Nov 2018 20:48 GMT

Bangladesh and Myanmar agreed to start repatriating Rohingya to Rakhine state in November.

Myanmar06 Nov 2018 03:37 GMT

Report says social media giant failed to prevent its platform from being used to incite hatred and fuel violence.

European Union02 Nov 2018 10:48 GMT

EU commissioners call for Myanmar to address 'severe shortcomings' in human rights after fact-finding visit.

Humanitarian crises30 Oct 2018 12:32 GMT

Officials from the two countries say Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will start returning home mid November.

Myanmar25 Oct 2018 05:39 GMT

UN Security Council urged to take action as 'most severe' repression of remaining Rohingya minority continues.