Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to new island
Bangladesh authorities have sent a fourth group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to a newly developed island in the Bay of Bengal despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process.
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White House names generals targeted by Myanmar sanctions
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Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island
Authorities in Bangladesh have sent a third group of Rohingya refugees to a newly developed island in the Bay of Bengal despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process.
Fire destroys hundreds of homes in Rohingya refugee camp
A fire has raced through a sprawling Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, destroying hundreds of homes, officials said.
1,800 Rohingya relocated to isolated island
Seven Bangladesh navy ships carrying 1,804 Rohingya refugees have arrived at an isolated island where they will be relocated despite concerns among human rights groups about their safety.
First Rohingya refugees arrive at isolated Bangladesh island
More than 1,500 Rohingya refugees have been sent to an isolated island by authorities in Bangladesh, despite calls by human rights groups to stop the process.
Amal Clooney calls for jailed reporters in Burma to be pardoned
Amal Clooney has called for immediate pardons in the cases of two journalists jailed in Burma for reporting on an alleged massacre of Rohingya Muslims.