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Myanmar refugees
Thailand Ready to Accept 100,000 Refugees, Foreign Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of junta air attacks that could drive thousands of civilians into Thailand.
Myanmar and the Voices of a Revolution
By Luke Hunt
The Myanmar junta's conscription drive has backfired, bolstering the rebels' ranks.
Residents in Western Indonesia Protest Mounting Rohingya Refugee Arrivals
By Sebastian Strangio
The protest in Aceh follows the arrival of more than 1,500 refugees, mostly women and children, since last month.
How Will Indonesia Handle the Growing Number of Refugee Arrivals?
By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta is now pondering more permanent solutions to the increasing number of Rohingya refugees arriving in Aceh.
Malaysia Announces Investigation Into Disappearance of Myanmar Activist
By Sebastian Strangio
Thuzar Maung was reportedly abducted from her Kuala Lumpur residence on July 4, along with her husband and three children.
Myanmar, Bangladesh Readying Repatriation of More Than 1,000 Rohingya
By Sebastian Strangio
Junta officials are visiting refugee camps in order to verify those who have been shortlisted for repatriation under a China-mediated pilot program.
Malaysia’s Anwar Voices Concern About Myanmar Refugee Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader claimed that 200,000 Myanmar nationals have now sought refuge in his country.
Malaysia Deported 114 Myanmar Nationals Last Month, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Amnesty International Malaysia said that the action "exposes the government’s hypocrisy in policy and practice.”
Thailand is Failing Refugee Children
By Puttanee Kangkun
The recent arrival of civilians fleeing Myanmar's conflict has highlighted a serious shortcoming in the Thai government's approach to refugees.
Displaced from Myanmar: Can’t Go Back and Can’t Go Forward
By Evan Jones
Despite the sizeable numbers of refugees from Myanmar within Asia, the overall protection environment remains flimsy.
One Woman’s Journey From Persecution in Myanmar to Sex Work in Thailand
By Shivaji Das and Yolanda Yu
"I don’t know about my future. How about you? Do you know your future?"
Malaysian Court Lifts Stay on Deportation of Myanmar Nationals
By Sebastian Strangio
Rights groups have protested the decision, which they say could expose a group of 114 people to mistreatment on their return.
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