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ASEAN Rohingya response

Myanmar Asylum Seeker Crisis Needs a Humane and Regional Solution

Myanmar Asylum Seeker Crisis Needs a Humane and Regional Solution

By Perry Q. Wood
A more coordinated response would open more formal channels for asylum seekers to seek refuge in other countries. 
The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty

The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty

By Muhammad Estiak Hussian
Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.

Who Will Champion the Rohingya?

Who Will Champion the Rohingya?

By Paul McPhun
“Failing meaningful and safe return to Myanmar, I worry what the future holds. How long can people live with so little basic protection and hope?”

Stranded, Stateless, Imprisoned: How Asia is Failing Rohingya Children

Stranded, Stateless, Imprisoned: How Asia is Failing Rohingya Children

By Hassan Noor
No child, wherever they are, should grow up living in fear. 

Indonesia Urges Myanmar to Create Safe Conditions for Rohingya Repatriation

Indonesia Urges Myanmar to Create Safe Conditions for Rohingya Repatriation

By Sebastian Strangio
Conditions in Rakhine State are unlikely to be amenable to the safe return of refugees any time soon.
What Should ASEAN Do About the Rohingya Crisis?

What Should ASEAN Do About the Rohingya Crisis?

By Sebastian Strangio
A new report from a regional human rights group urges the ten-member bloc to take a more holistic approach to the situation in western Myanmar.

Plight of Rohingyas Under COVID-19 Spotlights ASEAN’s Failure

Plight of Rohingyas Under COVID-19 Spotlights ASEAN’s Failure

By Nor Arlene Tan
Amid the pandemic and global economic chaos, the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in Southeast Asia has quietly been swept under a rug.
Can ASEAN Economic Integration Succeed?

Can ASEAN Economic Integration Succeed?

By Justine Doody
The ASEAN Economic Community holds promise – but it also presents challenges to the group’s policy of noninterference.

Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis

Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis

By Jera Lego
The Rohingya crisis is not just an issue for Myanmar; it will impact security and economic trends throughout the region.

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Is Wrong About Myanmar’s Rohingya Issue

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Is Wrong About Myanmar’s Rohingya Issue

By Sao Phal Niseiy
Sorry, Hun Sen: the Rohingya crisis can’t be dismissed as Myanmar’s internal affair.

Will Najib’s Vocal Defense of the Rohingya Backfire?

Will Najib’s Vocal Defense of the Rohingya Backfire?

By Theophilus Kwek
In speaking out forcefully about “genocide” in Myanmar, Malaysia’s prime minister may have opened a Pandora’s box.
A Month of US Human Rights Concerns in Southeast Asia

A Month of US Human Rights Concerns in Southeast Asia

By Mong Palatino
The issue has been in the spotlight this month in several Southeast Asian states.

The Truth About Myanmar’s Rohingya Issue

The Truth About Myanmar’s Rohingya Issue

By Jasmine Chia
It is much more complex than is often portrayed by some.
Detained Christians in Thailand: ASEAN’s Latest Refugee Issue

Detained Christians in Thailand: ASEAN’s Latest Refugee Issue

By Luke Hunt
Their plight is an all-too-familiar story in the region.

A Real Durable Solution for Southeast Asia's Refugees

A Real Durable Solution for Southeast Asia's Refugees

By Adam Saltsman
The conversation must be broadened if "durable solutions" have any chance of being truly durable.

Myanmar’s Refugee Problem: It’s Not Just the Rohingya

Myanmar’s Refugee Problem: It’s Not Just the Rohingya

By Kirsten McConnachie
Other ethnic groups from Myanmar are facing an increasingly difficult situation too.

How to Solve Southeast Asia’s Refugee Crisis

How to Solve Southeast Asia’s Refugee Crisis

By Silvia di Gaetano
Steps can and should be taken to alleviate the plight of the Rohingya.
Australia and the Southeast Asia Refugee Crisis

Australia and the Southeast Asia Refugee Crisis

By Dr. Savitri Taylor
A look at Canberra's role - or lack thereof.

Why Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis Matters

Why Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis Matters

By Surin Pitsuwan and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat launches a new series on the region's refugee crisis. Here's why it matters.
ASEAN Move on Rohingya, Slow But Forward

ASEAN Move on Rohingya, Slow But Forward

By Luke Hunt
The bloc takes some tentative steps, with a welcome dose of common sense from Mahathir Mohamad.

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