Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children October 10, 2023 12:30AM EDT The Tunisian National Guard has collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. These migrants, […]
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Malaysia’s Dark Reality: The Abduction of a Myanmar Refugee Activist
Malaysia: Myanmar Refugee Activist Abducted Urgently Locate, Ensure Safety of Thuzar Maung, Family Members Introduction On July 4, 2023, Thuzar Maung, a prominent Myanmar refugee activist, along with her husband and three children, were abducted from their residence in Ampang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government is urged to conduct […]
Political and Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies: Lao Refugee Shot Dead in Thailand
Exiled Lao political activist killed in Thailand The killing of exiled Lao political activist, Bounsuan Kitiyano, demands an immediate response from the Thai authorities, says the human rights watchdog Human Rights Watch. Bounsuan’s body was discovered on May 17, 2023, in the Si Mueang Mai district of Ubon Ratchathani province […]
The Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Emerging Threats to Refugee Safety and Security
Possible report and analysis: Bangladesh authorities are planning to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, but without consulting the Rohingya community and despite the grave risks to their safety and freedom, warns Human Rights Watch. In coordination with Myanmar junta authorities, Bangladeshi officials took 20 Rohingya refugees to Rakhine State in […]
Greek appeal prolongs detention of refugee rescue workers Seán Binder and Sarah Mardini
Humanitarian Work Criminalized: The Plight of Refugee Rescue Workers in Greece ========================================== The Supreme Court of Greece is set to hear an appeal, launched by a prosecutor, against refugee rescue volunteers Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder, which may result in the misdemeanours case against them being sent back to court […]