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UN Agency Probes Origin of Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia

A United Nations agency is seeking information about the voyage of over 100 Rohingya Muslim refugees who landed on an Indonesian beach this week, and warned Tuesday that there will likely be more. A distressing video circulated widely in social media showed the dehydrated and exhausted Rohingya, crumpled weakly and…

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Bangladesh tries to stop Rohingya risking their lives at sea - official

Bangladesh is trying to stop Rohingya refugees risking their lives in boats to Southeast Asia, a government official said, amid fears that this year could be one of the most deadly in years for the persecuted Muslims from Myanmar seeking new lives.

Reuters

Rohingya Refugees Adrift for Weeks at Sea Land in Indonesia

2022 could be the deadliest year for Rohingya fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat since 2014, when 730 were believed to have died or gone missing.

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U.N. urges countries to help Rohingya at sea as hundreds land in Indonesia

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) urged countries on Tuesday to help Rohingya Muslims stranded at sea as at least 20 reportedly died and hundreds more landed in Indonesia after weeks adrift in the Indian Ocean.

Reuters

At least 20 reported dead as Rohingya boats land in Indonesia

PIDIE, Indonesia: At least 20 Rohingya have died at sea in recent weeks, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday, as boats carrying hundreds of the persecuted Muslims landed in Indonesia while others were believed to be adrift in the Indian Ocean.

Bangkok Post

Rohingya's deadliest year at sea in a decade with 180 people presumed drowned

The feared sinking of a migrant boat in recent weeks with 180 people onboard could make 2022 one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for Rohingya Muslims, a UN agency says.

ABC News

UN agency probes origin of Rohingya refugees in Indonesia

A United Nations agency is seeking information about the voyage of over 100 Rohingya Muslim refugees who landed on an Indonesian beach this week

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Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia after spending month at sea

A second group in two days of weak and exhausted Rohingya Muslims landed on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh on Monday after weeks at sea, officials said.

France 24

More Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia after weeks at sea

A second group in two days of weak and exhausted Rohingya Muslims has landed on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after weeks at sea

The Independent UK

Tunisia to deport 25 African asylum seekers, 12 years later

A Tunisian rights group has condemned a "repressive and inhumane" government decision to deport a group of migrants who had been evacuated from a defunct refugee camp.

Radio France Internationale

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

The possible sinking of a boat in recent weeks with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board could make 2022 one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the community, a U.N. agency said, as refugees try to flee desperate conditions in Bangladesh camps.

Reuters

At Least 180 Rohingya Feared Dead, Says UN Refugee Agency

At least 180 ethnic Rohingya stranded at sea for weeks after leaving Bangladesh in November are feared dead, as their rickety boat is thought to have sunk this month, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said. Citing unconfirmed reports, the agency said the "unseaworthy" boat probably sank after it went…

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At least 180 Rohingya feared dead

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58 Rohingya Muslims Land on Beach in Indonesia’s Aceh

Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh on Sunday after weeks at sea, officials said. The group of 58 men arrived on Indrapatra beach at Ladong, a fishing village in Aceh Besar district, early Sunday, said local police chief…

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The Independent UK

58 Rohingya Muslims land on beach in Indonesia's Aceh

Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya Muslims have been found on a beach in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after weeks at sea

The Independent UK

UN urges rescue of refugees adrift in Andaman Sea

The United Nations and other groups are urging countries in southern Asia to rescue as many as 190 people believed to be Rohingya refugees aboard a small boat that has been adrift for several weeks in the Andaman Sea

Nottingham Post

Evangelos Marinakis receives green light after 'wonderful' Nottingham Forest decision

Latest Nottingham Forest news as the Reds supporters react to an update on the club's shirt sponsor for the rest of the season

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Evangelos Marinakis 'honoured' as Nottingham Forest announce new shirt sponsor

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Angelina Jolie stepped down from her UN role but has more humanitarian work in mind

For more than 20 years, actor Angelina Jolie has aided the United Nation in its efforts to support refugees. But that partnership came to an official end on Friday.

Evening Standard

Angelina Jolie to step down from UN refugee envoy role after 20 years

Actress calls time on efforts, stating desire to ‘work differently’ with refugees

Asharq Al-Awsat

Angelina Jolie Leaves UN Refugee Agency after More than 20 Years

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said on Friday. Jolie, who has been on more than 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, said she wanted to…

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Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. refugee agency after more than 20 years

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

‘I want to go outside’: First Nauru refugees finally find freedom

Six men held for years after trying to get to Australia by boat look forward to starting new lives in New Zealand.

Fortune

UN to send displaced Ukrainians USDC to convert into local currencies

Aid recipients will get funds in the stablecoin USDC, which can be redeemed at any MoneyGram location.

The Independent UK

Costa Rica tightens overwhelmed asylum system

Faced with an overwhelmed asylum system, Costa Rica, one of the world’s great refuges for those fleeing persecution, is tightening its generous policies

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