Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
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JAKARTA, March 22 (Reuters) - More than 70 Rohingya are "presumed dead or missing" after a boat they were on capsized off the coast of...
The online hate campaign turning Indonesians against Rohingya refugees
As Indonesia’s presidential election approaches, a campaign of disinformation against Rohingya is spreading across social media In early...
Demonization of Rohingya in Indonesia: An Analysis on Social Media Narratives
Recently, the Rohingya issue in Indonesia resurfaced following their arrival on the coast of Aceh, such as Sabang, Pidie, and Bireuen, in...
‘Pray for us’: Eyewitnesses reveal first clues about a missing boat with up to 200 Rohingya refugees
PIDIE, Indonesia (AP) — Their screams and sobs could be heard from the ailing boat soon after it emerged into view amid the vastness of...
Traffickers lure displaced Rohingya with promises of good jobs
Deplorable conditions make camp residents susceptible to the scams. Fed up with discrimination, a lack of work opportunities and the...
UNITED NATIONS PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council, Interactive dialogue with the Special Adviser on the Prevention of...
A Missing Boat of 180 Rohingya Refugees Symbolizes the World’s Apathy
Human rights advocates say what happened to those on board is the latest example of political inaction and global apathy: Governments...
Timeline: Key events since fall of Indonesia’s Soeharto
An economic crisis as well as mass protests brought down Indonesia’s longtime leader and brought new freedoms. This week marks 25 years...
ASEAN: Join and Support New Treaty to Combat Impunity for Mass Atrocities
Diplomatic negotiations underway this week for landmark treaty on investigating and prosecuting genocide, crimes against humanity, and...
Rohingya are drowning at sea. Asia’s leaders are to blame
Leaders from Southeast and South Asia are acting both illegally and immorally by not helping Rohingya “boat people”. In early January, a...
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