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immigration3 hours ago•28 min saved

Video Evidence Challenges DHS's Claim of Safe Drop for Rohingya Refugee in Buffalo

Surveillance footage obtained by Investigative Post contradicts DHS’s claim that Border Patrol dropped Nurul Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, at a warm, safe location after his jail release. The video shows a van arriving at a closed Tim Hortons in Buffalo after hours and Shah Alam, who could not access the shop, wandering the area for days before his death. DHS said officers offered a courtesy ride to a safe location, but critics say it amounted to abandonment. Refugees International and others are calling for a full probe into Border Patrol’s handling of Shah Alam and similar cases.

via Common Dreams|

#immigration #new-york #rohingya

us-news1 day ago•3 min saved

Outcry after nearly blind refugee dies following CBP release in Buffalo

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee who could not speak English was released by U.S. Border Patrol to a coffee shop in Buffalo, New York, and days later was found dead; local officials call the death preventable and demand accountability, while CBP says the man was not amenable to removal and chose a warm location, with family notifications and a broader investigation under scrutiny.

via NBC News|

#accountability #border-patrol #new-york

us-news1 day ago•2 min saved

Buffalo death after Border Patrol drop-off raises questions over refugee handling

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who had been released from a Buffalo jail and dropped off by U.S. Border Patrol at a coffee shop near his home, was found dead on a downtown Buffalo street; investigators are probing the circumstances as the mayor condemns federal handling as inhumane, while CBP says he chose the coffee shop for safety and showed no signs of distress; his family notes he could not read or speak English and relied on a walking stick.

via USA Today|

#border-patrol #buffalo #immigration

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Myanmar pushes back on ICJ genocide claims over Rohingya crackdown

Myanmar defended itself at the International Court of Justice against The Gambia’s genocide allegations over the 2017 Rohingya crackdown, denying genocidal intent and arguing operations targeted militants; The Gambia, backed by the OIC, seeks accountability as witnesses are due to be heard behind closed doors, with a ruling expected by late 2026 and potential implications for international genocide jurisprudence.

via BBC|

#genocide #icj #myanmar

world1 month ago•1 min saved

ICJ Opens Genocide Case Over Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar

The International Court of Justice in The Hague began three weeks of hearings on a landmark genocide case against Myanmar brought by Gambia, accusing the Myanmar military of genocidal crimes against the Rohingya. The case rests on universal jurisdiction to address genocide anywhere and could set a precedent for future actions, including potential cases against Israel, shaping how international law handles atrocity allegations.

via The New York Times|

#genocide #icj #international-law

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Malaysia-Thailand Border

Dozens are missing and one person has died after a migrant boat sank near the Malaysia-Thailand border, with rescue efforts ongoing. The victims are believed to be part of a larger group fleeing persecution, many of whom paid significant sums for passage.

via BBC|

#malaysia-thailand-border #migrant-boat-sinking #missing-persons

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Migrant Boat Sinks Near Malaysia-Thailand Border, Hundreds Missing

A migrant vessel sank off the Malaysia-Thailand border, leaving hundreds missing; only 10 survivors and one body have been recovered so far, with ongoing search and rescue efforts. The vessel was carrying about 300 people, mostly Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar.

via CNN|

#boat-sinking #malaysia-thailand-border #migrant-crisis

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Multiple Migrant Boat Disasters Off Southeast Asia Coast Resulting in Dozens of Deaths and Missing Persons

A migrant boat carrying about 90 people sank off the Malaysian coast near the Thailand-Malaysia border, resulting in at least one death and dozens missing, amid ongoing dangerous maritime crossings by Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's civil war and instability.

via Al Jazeera|

#civil-war-myanmar #malaysia #maritime-rescue

world4 months ago•7 min saved

India's Muslim Community Faces Escalating Repression and Discrimination

India has been forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens and refugees like the Rohingya, following increased tensions and violence in Kashmir, with reports of illegal expulsions and home demolitions aimed at diverting attention from political issues and stoking nationalist sentiments.

via NPR|

#deportation #india #kashmir-violence

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Urgent Action Needed to Address Rohingya Crisis and Refugee Challenges

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, who are central to discussions on their repatriation from Myanmar, are notably absent from a key UN meeting, raising concerns about their representation and the effectiveness of international efforts to address their plight amid ongoing conflicts and political instability in Myanmar.

via The New York Times|

#bangladesh #myanmar #refugees

world5 months ago•12 min saved

India Faces Global Criticism Over Secret Rohingya Deportations

The article reports on India's secretive deportation of Rohingya refugees, including a family separated during the process, back to Myanmar where they face ongoing conflict and persecution, in violation of international law and due process.

via CNN|

#deportation #india #myanmar

international1 year ago•3 min saved

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity related to the persecution of the Rohingya minority. This move follows a lengthy investigation into the military's actions in 2016 and 2017, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. The request for the warrant is seen as a significant step towards justice for the Rohingya, who continue to face persecution. The decision now awaits a ruling from a panel of ICC judges.

via The Guardian|

#crimesagainsthumanity #icc #international

international-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Rohingya Flee Myanmar Amid Escalating Violence and Global Outcry

Escalating violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State has forced 45,000 Rohingya to flee amid allegations of beheadings, killings, and property burnings. The UN urges Bangladesh and other countries to provide protection to the refugees, but Bangladesh is reluctant due to already hosting over a million Rohingya. The conflict involves the Arakan Army and the military, with both sides accused of atrocities against the Rohingya.

via Al Jazeera English|

#arakan-army #international-news #myanmar

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Rescue Efforts Save Dozens of Rohingya Refugees from Capsized Boat in Indonesia"

Dozens of Rohingya refugees are feared dead or missing after a boat carrying around 150 people capsized off the coast of West Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for any remaining refugees, despite survivors' reports of dozens of people being swept away. The UNHCR and IOM expressed shock and deep concern over the situation, stating that if confirmed, this would be the biggest loss of life so far this year. This incident follows a recent influx of Rohingya refugees into Indonesia, with 1,752 refugees arriving between mid-November and late January, marking the largest influx since 2015.

via Hindustan Times|

#boat-capsized #indonesia #international-news

humanitarian-rescue1 year ago•0 min saved

"Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees from Capsized Boat"

Indonesian rescuers saved 69 Rohingya migrants, including nine children, after finding them sunburnt and dehydrated on a capsized ship off the coast of Aceh. Around 80 others are feared dead after being swept away. The survivors had been adrift for over a day, escaping persecution in Myanmar and overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, and were attempting the perilous sea journey to Malaysia or Indonesia.

via BBC.com|

#capsized-ship #humanitarian-rescue #indonesia