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Malaysia's changing policy on Rohingya refugees
News, Published on 11/07/2020
» Malaysia's criticism of Myanmar over the Rohingya issue has been vocal, especially in recent years. Government leaders have spoken out through different platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Talks set on return of refugees
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2014
» The 3rd Army commander Preecha Chan-ocha will discuss with Myanmar authorities the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) plan to repatriate Myanmar refugees from camps along the border.
Region urged to help Rohingya
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2014
» Countries in the region need to try harder to find solutions to the problem of Rohingya people who have been forced to leave Myanmar and ended up victims of human trafficking gangs, a forum was told yesterday.
14 Rohingya escape from detention
News, Published on 12/06/2014
» Fourteen Rohingya illegal immigrants have escaped from a shelter in Narathiwat’s Muang district, police said yesterday.
Karen fear for safety in eviction case
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/05/2014
» Six Karen villagers will appear in the Central Administrative Court on Monday to shed light on the forced eviction of their community members three years ago.
Newsmen charged with defaming navy
Associated Press, Published on 17/04/2014
» PHUKET - Thai authorities have charged two journalists with defaming the Royal Thai Navy in an online news report about the trafficking of refugees from Myanmar.
Thailand progress on underage workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/04/2014
» Progress has been made in solving the child labour problem in Thailand, an International Labour Organisation regional officer said.
Police close in on smugglers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2014
» Immigration authorities have identified suspects involved in the smuggling of more than 200 illegal Muslim immigrants detained in Songkhla, a senior police officer says.
Govt, UN to verify origins of migrants
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/03/2014
» Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the government would seek to work with the United Nations to sort out problems surrounding the 218 Muslim migrants being detained in Songkhla province.
The big issue: Passports for sale
Alan Dawson, Published on 16/03/2014
» Brief relief from the serious disappearance and search for Malaysian Airlines flight 370 came in the revelation that two passengers were carrying passports stolen long ago in Phuket.