Rohingya

Refugee movements in South East Asia dropped sharply between January 2018 and June 2019, but the threats for those fleeing violence and persecution are higher, according to a report released by UNHCR.

The new registration cards indicate Myanmar as the country of origin, a critical element in establishing and safeguarding the right of Rohingya refugees to return to their homes, if and when they decide the time is right for them to do so.

A new training project in southeast Bangladesh to promote self-reliance among women in communities hosting refugees, as well as among Rohingya refugee women, has become operational in Cox’s Bazar.

Amnesty International says failure to show a commitment to human rights will set a dangerous precedent for the UK’s future foreign policy.