Rohingya

US Imposes Sanctions On Myanmar Military Leaders Over Rohingya Abuses

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 17, 2019

The United States announced sanctions on Tuesday against the Myanmar military's Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States.

At Delhi Slum, Rohingya Pin Hopes On Education For A Better Life

India News | Written by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Sunday July 14, 2019

Life may be all about slums, cramped lanes and one-room hutments for Rohingya refugees in Delhi's Kalindi Kunj Camp, but the younger generation of the community is setting its sights on becoming lawyers and doctors in brighter days to come.

Top Court To Hear Plea On Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants, Rohingyas

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking identification and deportation of all illegal immigrants and infiltrators including Bangladesh nationals and Rohingyas.

ASEAN Leaders Expected To Discuss Rohingya Crisis, South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 23, 2019

Southeast Asian leaders met on Sunday for a second day of a summit in Bangkok, where they were expected to discuss pressing regional issues including the plight of Myanmar's fleeing Rohingyas and the South China Sea dispute.

"Stop Bengal From Becoming Mini Pakistan": JD(U) Warns Mamata Banerjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Janata Dal (United), heading the NDA government in Bihar, said on Tuesday that West Bengal, under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, is fast turning into a "mini Pakistan" from where Biharis are being driven out by "Rohingyas".

Massive Fire Razes 150 Shanties Of Labourers, Rohingya In Jammu

Jammu News | ANI | Monday June 3, 2019

Nearly 150 huts, including 41 of Rohingya refugees, were gutted in a massive fire in Jammu in the early hours of Monday. Residents claimed that wind fuelled the flames and fire tenders were late in reaching the spot.

More Than 250,000 Rohingya Refugees In Bangladesh Get First ID Cards: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2019

The UN said Friday it has registered more than 250,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, providing many with their first ever identification cards and proof of their right to return to Myanmar in the future.

Suspected Rohingya Refugees, Including Women, Boys, Sent To Shelter Homes

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Twelve suspected Rohingya refugees, who were rescued in Mizoram's Aizawl three days ago allegedly from a human trafficking gang, have been shifted to state-run shelter homes, a senior police officer said.

2 Pulitzer-Winning Reuters Reporters Freed After 500 Days In Myanmar Jail

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked free from a prison on the outskirts of Yangon on Tuesday after spending more than 500 days behind bars, witnesses said.

12 Suspected Rohingya Without Valid Documents Arrested In Mizoram: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

A total of 12 suspected Rohingyas from Bangladesh were arrested in Mizoram for entering the state without valid travel documents, a police officer said today.

Will Throw Infiltrators Out Of Country In 2nd Term: Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

Giving credit to the BJP-led NDA government for stopping Rohingyas from sneaking into the country, BJP president Amit Shah Wednesday said the Modi government would throw all infiltrators out the country before the end of the second term of the Modi government.

Drug 'Godfathers' Surrender To Bangladesh Police

World News | AFP | Saturday February 16, 2019

Some 102 Bangladeshi meth dealers have surrendered to authorities at a pre-scheduled ceremony in a coastal town, officials said Saturday, as a Philippines-style anti-narcotics crackdown sows fear among kingpins.

Myanmar Army Chief Denies Systematic Persecution Of Rohingya

World News | Reuters | Friday February 15, 2019

Myanmar's army chief, who is facing international calls that he be prosecuted for genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, has denied any systematic army persecution and said such accusations were an insult to his country's honour.

31 Rohingya Handed To Tripura Police Ending Standoff With Bangladesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 22, 2019

The Border Security Force Tuesday handed over the 31 Rohingya Muslims, who were stranded on the India-Bangladesh border for three days, to the Tripura police, ending a standoff with its counterpart, the BGB, on the issue, officials said.

30 More Guwahati-Bound Rohingya Arrested In Tripura-Assam Border

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 22, 2019

Even as 31 Rohingya Muslims are stranded along the India-Bangladesh borders since Friday, 30 more Rohingyas, including 12 children, were on Monday night apprehended along the Tripura-Assam border, a police officer said.