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A large fire has destroyed hundreds of shelters in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More than 2,000 people were displaced, aid agencies said. No casualties has been …
Norwegian Refugee Council calls for help after fire in Cox’s Bazaar Read More
At an international conference in Cox’s Bazar this week, Bangladesh’s interim government leader Muhammad Yunus presented a seven-point proposal aimed at ensuring the safe repatriation of 1.3 million Rohingya refugees …
Nordic countries issue call for action on Rohingya crisis Read More
The Ambassador of the U.S. to Myanmar Robert Wood delivered a joint press statement on the humanitarian situation in Myanmar on behalf of among other countries Norway, Sweden, Finland and …
Joint statement about the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar Read More
Denmark has been permitted to submit an “intervention” in the court case against Myanmar for having committed genocide against its Rohingya population in the western state of Rakhine in Myanmar …
Denmark to contribute in court case against Myanmar Read More
The outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde has stated, that forcibly displaced Rohingyas can’t be forced to return to Myanmar if the circumstances keep being unsafe for …
Swedish Ambassador says Rohingyas need security in order to return home Read More
The EU, Norway the United States and other countries have jointly voiced alarm at the worsening conflict in Myanmar and the increasing harm to civilians. They called for all armed …
Norway, EU sign statement voicing concern for Myanmar Read More
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is warning that an extensive new cut in food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will have a deadly impact. According to the World Food …
Norwegian Refugee Council give warnings as Rohingya refugee rations are reduced Read More
A Myanmar government team visited Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh on Thursday, May 26. The visit is supposedly a part of a proposed deportation scheme. Most of the refugees have …
Myanmar delegation visits Rohingya camps for deportation scheme Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced, that the country will contribute 70 million NOK, equivalent to USD 6.5 million, to the energy and environment program of the …
Norway announces $6.5 million support for Rohingya refugees Read More
Myanmar authorities have arrested around 150 Rohingya suspected of trying to flee to Malaysia, an official told AFP on Friday, March 24. The group was arrested in Thanbyuzayat in southern …
Myanmar arrests 150 Rohingya trying to flee to Malaysia Read More