Together with 28 other organizations, Refugees International is calling on the government of Myanmar to immediately lift restrictions on mobile internet communications in eight townships in Rakhine State and one township in Chin State.
A Voice in Their Future: The Need to Empower Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Notably absent from accountability and humanitarian efforts for the Rohingya is the voice of the Rohingya refugees themselves.
World Court’s Censure of Myanmar Abuse of Rohingya Welcomed
Refugees International welcomes the International Court of Justice’s decision to approve emergency measures in the genocide case against Myanmar:
Fair Observer: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Defense of Genocide
The ICJ probe has the potential to ratchet up international pressure on Myanmar and to prevent atrocities as the risk of genocide persists.
Genocide Case Against Myanmar at ICJ ‘A Crucial Step Forward for Accountability’
The genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a crucial step forward for accountability.
Bangladesh Suspends Relocation of Rohingya Refugees to Bhasan Char—a Welcome Move
Refugees International and 38 organizations welcome the recent announcement by the government of Bangladesh to put on hold plans to relocate Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char Island.
Even the Specter of Organized Return Terrifies Rohingya Refugees
The government of Bangladesh planned to repatriate 3,450 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar. However, this exercise fell apart when Rohingya refugees refused to participate.
Human Rights in Southeast Asia: The Rohingya Crisis in Focus
Refugees International’s Cindy Huang testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on human rights in Southeast Asia.
Sanctions on Top Myanmar Military Officials an Important – If Belated – First Step Toward Accountability
Sanctioning the highest levels of Myanmar’s military is an incredibly important if belated step.
“We Have a State”: Confronting the Statelessness of the Rohingya People
Statelessness remains at the heart of the Rohingya crisis.