Myanmar junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing narrowly escaped an improvised rocket attack last month while staying at the Central Military Command (CMC) headquarters inside the historic Mandalay Palace, according to military sources. Sources based in Naypyitaw told local media that the attack occurred in the early hours of January 27, targeting the CMC […]
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the Rohingya refugee issue has once again become a central topic of discussion. Hosting around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees—the largest concentration in Asia—Bangladesh continues to grapple with the humanitarian, social, and political challenges posed by the crisis. Rohingya Refugees Fleeing Myanmar For decades, Rohingyas have been denied citizenship in Myanmar, leaving them stateless and deprived […]
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Years after the mass exodus of Rohingya people from Myanmar, the crisis stands as one of the clearest examples of the global failure of justice. Although Myanmar is bound by the Geneva Conventions, customary international humanitarian law norms, and the Genocide Convention of 1948, the Rohingya people are still deprived of justice, safety, and a […]
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Sri Lanka has continued to block access by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee agency to more than 100 Rohingya asylum-seekers, including women and children, who have been held under military custody for over a year, raising serious concerns among human rights bodies and humanitarian officials. The group, rescued at sea and brought ashore […]
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Norway has declared one million US dollars to support nearly 1.2 million Rohingyas in Bangladesh, helping sustain critical humanitarian assistance and protection services amid declining global funding. The contribution forms part of Norway’s 2025–2026 support to UNHCR’s global budget and will help the UN agency continue delivering life-saving aid while responding to growing humanitarian and protection […]
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The United Council of Rohingya (UCR) has stated that the ongoing hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case between The Gambia and Myanmar represent a historic and crucial moment for the Rohingya people. According to a statement released by UCR on January 25, the hearings are vital for achieving justice, recognition […]
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India, long considered the dominant power in South Asia due to its size, economy, and military, is facing increasing resistance from its neighbors. From Bangladesh to Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, countries are challenging what they perceive as coercive diplomacy, political interference, and an imbalance of power. Analysts warn that India’s assertive approach […]
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Residents of Kintaung Village in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State, report that the Arakan Army (AA) has seized more than 120 acres of farmland and nearly 12 acres of cemetery land. According to villagers, the land confiscations began in April 2025 and have continued up to the present. The seized areas include paddy fields traditionally cultivated […]
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In Rakhine State, including Maungdaw and Buthidaung, the Arakan Army (AA) is reportedly forcibly recruiting individuals from various ethnic communities, including Rohingya, into military service. Local residents say these forced conscriptions are creating serious challenges for families, affecting their livelihoods, security, and social well-being. Under the National Defense Emergency Provisions (NDEP) issued by the AA […]
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The ruling military council has accused the Arakan Army (AA) of using 70 percent of its profits from the drug trade to purchase weapons, according to Lieutenant General Tun Tun Naung, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs. Lt. Gen. Tun Tun Naung made the remarks during a counter-terrorism central meeting held on December 29 at the […]
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