Tag: Migrant Rights
Southeast Asia: Put Rights at Center of Boat People Summit
“Regional governments should work with the United Nations and others to agree on binding solutions to this human tragedy – not sweep it under the rug as they have done for years. The ending of human rights abuses in the source countries of Burma and Bangladesh needs to be...
Ex-chief of rights group calls for Asean solution to Rohingya issue
THE FORMER chair of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has called on Asean to come up with solutions in response to the status and legal rights of the Rohingya people.
THE NATION May 29, 2015 1:00 am
THE FORMER chair of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights...
Migrant issue should be resolved at Asean level: PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the migrant issue in the region must be resolved at the Asean level with the assistance from other countries and international bodies.
By SYED UMAR ARIFF - 1 June 2015 @ 11:06 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the migrant...
Suspend Myanmar’s membership of ASEAN: Legislator
Deputy House Speaker Fahri Hamzah has called for the suspension of Myanmar’s membership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over the exodus of Rohingya ethnic.
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Fri, May 22 2015, 3:37 PM
Deputy House Speaker Fahri Hamzah has called for the suspension of...
Burma May Boycott Trafficking Summit over Use of Name ‘Rohingya’
RANGOON — The Burmese government is likely to attend a regional summit to address human trafficking, according to a report by the Associated Press, though a presidential spokesperson warned that Burma could still decide to boycott the meeting if it references Rohingya.
by LAWI WENG / THE IRRAWADDY| Wednesday, May...
Southeast Asia: Accounts from Rohingya Boat People
Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia need to agree to never again engage in pushbacks of people stuck at sea, find any remaining boats, bring the people on board to safe ports, and ensure that their rights are respected. Just as important, there will be no long-term solution unless Burma ends...
Summary Special Meeting on Irregular Migration in the Indian Ocean 29 May 2015, Bangkok, Thailand
In response to the alarming rise in the irregular movement of persons in the Indian Ocean, the Royal Thai Government organized the Special Meeting on Irregular Migration in the Indian Ocean on 29 May 2015 in Bangkok.
In response to the alarming rise in the irregular movement of persons in...
Urgent human tragedy with possible solutions
WE, AT Maruah, a human rights group, read with dismay the reports about Singapore and other Asean countries turning away refugees from Myanmar ("'Boat people' crisis a test for Asean"; yesterday).
Published on May 19, 2015 12:30 AM
WE, AT Maruah, a human rights group, read with dismay the reports about...
‘We helped out of solidarity’: Indonesian fishermen come to aid of boat migrants
While governments have refused to receive migrants stranded in Andaman Sea, Aceh villagers have stepped up to fill humanitarian void
Kate Lamb in Langsa | Monday 18 May 2015 13.09 BST
When Myusup Mansur, a fisherman from the small island village of Pusung, first caught a glimpse of the boat in...
Indonesian Authorities Torn Between Law, Concern Over Boat People
Indonesia says it is protecting the country’s sovereignty in turning away boat people in its waters, though it will help such migrants with emergency aid.
By Sara Schonhardt
Indonesia says it is protecting the country’s sovereignty in turning away boat people in its waters, though it will help such migrants with...
