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UNHCR Defends Biometric Enrollment Push for Rohingya Refugees

UNHCR Defends Biometric Enrollment Push for Rohingya Refugees

By Shafiur Rahman
Despite UNHCR’s insistence that biometric enrollment is necessary to uphold program integrity, critics say the policy effectively punishes people for trying to protect their identity and data.
No Fingerprint, No Food: How the UN Is Failing the Rohingya

No Fingerprint, No Food: How the UN Is Failing the Rohingya

By Shafiur Rahman
Some 400 families in refugee camps in Bangladesh have been barred from receiving aid after refusing to provide biometric data for registration.

2 Rohingya Refugees Die in Indonesia Amid Global Funding Crunch

2 Rohingya Refugees Die in Indonesia Amid Global Funding Crunch

By Abdu Rahman
The deaths of two men in their 20s highlight the deepening crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Indonesia: inadequate housing, little or no access to healthcare, and a dearth of humanitarian assistance.

Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized Boat

Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized Boat

By Sebastian Strangio
The rescue off the coast of Aceh underscores the extreme dangers that many refugees are exposing themselves to in order to find sanctuary abroad.

Rohingya Ocean Death Toll Worst in Nearly a Decade, UN Says

Rohingya Ocean Death Toll Worst in Nearly a Decade, UN Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Deteriorating conditions in the refugee camps of Bangladesh are pushing increasing numbers of people to take their chances on dangerous sea voyages.
Another Rohingya Refugee Boat Lands in Western Indonesia

Another Rohingya Refugee Boat Lands in Western Indonesia

By Sebastian Strangio
A surge of boat arrivals from the refugee camps of southeastern Bangladesh is creating tension with local communities.

Residents in Western Indonesia Protest Mounting Rohingya Refugee Arrivals

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.
Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

By Muhammad Bakr Ghbeis
Japan is in a unique position to help in the aftermath of the one of this century's worst natural disasters.

UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
The request comes after the World Food Program was forced to cut its food aid to the refugee camps in Bangladesh due to funding shortfalls.

UNHCR Reports Sharp Spike in Dangerous Rohingya Boat Voyages

UNHCR Reports Sharp Spike in Dangerous Rohingya Boat Voyages

By Sebastian Strangio
More than 3,500 people attempted to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea last year, nearly five times more than in 2021.

Malaysian Court Lifts Stay on Deportation of Myanmar Nationals

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.
Malaysian Authorities Deported Asylum Seekers to Myanmar: Report

Malaysian Authorities Deported Asylum Seekers to Myanmar: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The reported deportations seem to contradict Kuala Lumpur's active approach to resolving the crisis in Myanmar.

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