Myanmar
Rohingya Repatriation: Myanmar urged to intensify talks with Bangladesh
Nine countries including the USA and UK have urged Myanmar to intensify its bilateral dialogue with Bangladesh to agree a durable solution that enables the safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified return of Rohingyas.
ICC urged to quickly prosecute Myanmar Army deserters
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should swiftly prosecute two Myanmar Army soldiers who have confessed to their involvement in massacres, rape, and other crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar, and the court should facilitate witness protection for them, said Fortify Rights on Tuesday.
Rohingya Rights: New armed group ARA emerges in Rakhine
A new armed group, named Arakan Rohingya Army (ARA), has emerged in Myanmar for what they say to protect the rights of persecuted Rohingyas.
Myanmar urged to uphold right to freedom of expression
Dhaka, Sept 4 (UNB) - Fortify Rights on Friday said Myanmar authorities should immediately reverse the conviction of Maung Saungkha—poet and co-founder of the free-speech activist group Athan.
Myanmar urged to ensure all Rohingya can vote in Nov polls
Fortify Rights on Thursday said the government of Myanmar should ensure all voting-age Rohingya—including refugees in Bangladesh—have the right and opportunity to vote in the upcoming November elections.
UK to push for accountability, safe repatriation of Rohingyas
The UK on Tuesday said it will continue advocating for accountability on the part of Myanmar for crimes committed against the Rohingyas.
3 years of Rohingya crisis: IOM, stakeholders reflect on lessons learned
August 25 marks three years since hundreds of thousands of Rohingya men, women, boys and girls sought safety in Cox’s Bazar after they were forcibly displaced from Rakhine state of Myanmar due to violence and fear of persecution.
Three years in review: No end in sight to Rohingya crisis
Myanmar has not taken a single Rohingya back home till date although the crisis enters the fourth year within a couple of days amid "lack of conducive conditions" in Rakhine required for a safe and sustainable return of Rohingyas, officials said.
Myanmar urged to ensure Rohingya participation in polls
Fortify Rights has urged the government of Myanmar to abolish the National Verification Card (NVC) process and amend the 1982 Citizenship Law enabling Rohingyas to participate in elections.
Bangladesh maintained its commitment to safe Rohingya repatriation: UK
The UK has said Bangladesh continued to play a vital role in hosting a significant number of Rohingya people noting that there was "no improvement" in the overall human rights situation in Bangladesh in 2019.