Rohingya refugees
Coverage of Rohingya refugees in the Nexus archive.
- Bangladesh relocates refugees after landslide kills at least 5 children
Landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar killed at least 13 refugees, including five children, prompting authorities to relocate people from risky areas. Rescuers and volunteers conducted evacuation efforts amid forecasts of more rain, with over 1,000 people already moved. Previous landslides in the region have caused additional deaths in recent days.
- At least 5 children die in monsoon landslide at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
A monsoon landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar district killed at least five children at an Islamic school. Rescue efforts continued as more rain was forecast, with prior landslides in the area having killed eight people. Authorities are relocating refugees from high-risk zones, but many resist leaving their homes.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees while monsoon rains batter India
Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees
Landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, as makeshift shelters collapsed in multiple locations. Officials reported relocating over 1,000 people from high-risk areas, with forecasts indicating continued rain. The UNHCR noted 36 refugee deaths in similar incidents between 2021 and 2026.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees
Landslides triggered by monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps. Officials confirmed the fatalities but did not provide additional details.
- India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis
India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since the BJP's victory in West Bengal, with the state government establishing detention centers for undocumented migrants and Rohingya refugees. The campaign aligns with the BJP's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, amid political tensions over immigration and deteriorating relations with Bangladesh following a 2024 revolution.
- Viral petition to expel Rohingya from Malaysia triggers hate speech warning
Malaysia’s human rights groups have warned of rising hostility towards Rohingya refugees following a viral petition on Change.org calling for their removal. The petition, signed by nearly half a million people, urges the Malaysian government to resettle the Rohingya in another country or provide support in Myanmar.
- For Malaysia’s Rohingya refugees, survival is just the start
Nurul Nisa fled Myanmar in 2010 with her family on a fishing boat after their village was burnt down, enduring hunger, dehydration, and cramped conditions. Rohingya refugees in Malaysia face ongoing challenges beyond survival, as described in the article.
- A Welsh Reporter on Myanmar’s Frontlines
A Welsh reporter discusses the challenges faced by Rohingya refugees and the ongoing civil war in Myanmar. The article highlights the current state of conflict and humanitarian issues in the country.
- Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
The UN refugee agency reported a record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, warning of an 'unmarked graveyard' in South Asia for desperate refugees.
- At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
A boat carrying at least 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals sank in the Andaman Sea, leaving many missing. The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by Rohingya refugees due to displacement and limited humanitarian support in Bangladesh.
- About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving about 250 people missing. The incident occurred due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding as the vessel departed from Teknaf, Bangladesh, bound for Malaysia.