One Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Malaysian Coast
A tragic maritime accident off the coast of Malaysia has left at least one person dead and dozens missing after a boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsized in rough seas near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border.
ASEAN Summit: Rights Groups Demand Urgent Action on Myanmar and Rohingya Crisis
Human rights organizations urge ASEAN leaders at the Kuala Lumpur summit to take decisive action on Myanmar’s worsening human rights crisis and the Rohingya refugee emergency, rejecting the junta’s planned sham elections.
Sheikh Hasina: The Leader Who Rebuilt Bangladesh, Now Facing Scrutiny from the West
For over four decades, Sheikh Hasina has been at the forefront of Bangladesh’s transformation—from a fragile post-colonial state to an emerging voice on the global stage. Honoured with awards like the UNESCO Peace Prize and the UN’s Champions of the Earth, her legacy is etched in the milestones of economic growth, social reform, and humanitarian leadership. Yet, amid this global recognition, a different narrative unfolds in parts of the Western media—one that often overlooks nuance in favour of sensationalism. As Bangladesh continues its complex democratic journey, Hasina remains a central, and often polarising, figure—defined not just by her achievements, but also by the lens through which the world chooses to view her.
Rohingya, Sri Lanka, Syria: Australia’s Support for Global Justice Under Scrutiny
In late September, renewed global attention was drawn to the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar during a United Nations General Assembly High-level Conference. Julie Bishop, appointed as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, emphasized that achieving accountability for crimes committed against the Rohingya is “critical for reconciliation.” Marking eight years since the violent attacks—now alleged to constitute genocide in cases before both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)—Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reaffirmed the nation's support for justice and accountability efforts.
Absent From a U.N. Discussion on Refugee Aid: The Refugees Themselves
They reside in the world’s largest network of refugee camps, with little freedom to leave. Within these camps, their shops have been demolished and schools shut down. Back in their homeland, the only common ground among warring groups is their shared hostility toward these stateless people.
Arakan Army Alleges Cross-Border Attack by Rohingya Insurgents in Maungdaw
The Arakan Army (AA) has raised concerns over recent cross-border militant activity, alleging that Rohingya insurgent groups carried out a coordinated assault on one of its bases in Maungdaw Township, near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.