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Absorbing Rohingya becomes a regional challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» The Myanmar army crackdown in Rakhine state has overwhelmed the border area of Bangladesh and also eliminated the possibility of sending Rohingya migrants in Thailand back to Myanmar. As a result, Thailand must consider other solutions such as new shelter arrangements or reuniting families in Muslim-majority Malaysia, suggests the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
HRW: Kachin refugees need help
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/06/2012
» With no obvious end to the conflict involving them in Myanmar, up to 10,000 Kachin who have sought refuge in China are at risk if they return home and need prompt humanitarian assistance from Beijing, according to Phil Robertson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Asia division.
Suu Kyi concerned for Myanmar workers
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/05/2012
» Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday raised concerns over the complications of nationality verification that has doubled and even tripled the real cost of working in Thailand, and questioned the plight of another million Myanmar workers who are waiting to be processed.
UN drugs agency won't take stand on swifter executions
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/02/2012
» The International Narcotics Control Board is taking no view on the government's plans to seek the swift execution of drug traffickers.