Tag: Migrant Rights
Southeast Asia: End Rohingya Boat Pushbacks
If Southeast Asian nations are genuinely concerned about the mass flight of Rohingya from Burma, they should demand that Burma immediately end widespread rights abuses against this most vulnerable population. Ending discriminatory policies and ensuring full security so that Rohingya can safely and with dignity return to their homes...
PH open to sheltering 3,000 ‘boat people’
The Palace denies a newspaper report that says the Philippines 'will push back to sea' the 'boat people' from Myanmar and Bangladesh
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippines on Monday, May 18, said it is open to sheltering up to 3,000 "boat people" from Myanmar and Bangladesh as other Southeast...
Southeast Asia: End Rohingya Boat Pushbacks
If Southeast Asian nations are genuinely concerned about the mass flight of Rohingya from Burma, they should demand that Burma immediately end widespread rights abuses against this most vulnerable population. Ending discriminatory policies and ensuring full security so that Rohingya can safely and with dignity return to their homes...
PHL pushes for ASEAN protection of migrant workers
The Philippines over the weekend exhorted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' senior labor officials to work for the protection of migrant workers, especially the undocumented ones who are prone to abuse and exploitation.
May 11, 2015 7:36am
The Philippines over the weekend exhorted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' senior...
Malaysian involvement suspected in Thai smuggling ring: NGO
Glorene Das, director of Tenaganita, said the group has over the past year received testimonies from illegal migrants and refugees about missing loved ones. She said the testimonials indicated Malaysians were involved in human smuggling.
POSTED: 07 May 2015 21:40
KUALA LUMPUR: A labour rights group said Thursday (May 7) it...
Activists: More Work Needed to Bust Rohingya Trafficking Ring
Thailand's recent effort to uncover a massive human-trafficking network is a step in the right direction, according to rights groups, which have long criticized the kingdom for failing to combat the thriving people-smuggling business within its borders.
William Gallo | May 06, 2015 2:43 PM
Thailand's recent effort to uncover a...
Free labour flow within Asean a challenge to Vietnamese workers
The Asean Economic Community (AEC), scheduled to take shape in late 2015, is expected to facilitate the free flow of goods, services, investment, as well as skilled workers within the bloc.
Published: 5 May 2015 5:38 PM
This provides opportunities, but also challenges for Vietnamese labourers, who are often deemed to...
Indonesia to stop sending domestic workers to Middle East – reports
Jakarta angry over the recent execution of two Indonesian women found guilty of murder in Saudi Arabia
Agence France-Presse
Tuesday 5 May 2015 07.19 BST
Indonesia will stop sending new domestic workers to 21 Middle Eastern countries after Saudi Arabia executed two Indonesian women in Saudi Arabia, angering Jakarta, local media reported...
Europe still debating how to deal with migration issue
Preventive measures to stop asylum seekers from risking their lives in a dangerous journey to Europe are yet to be applied by the European Union as the number of migrants rescued beginning on the weekend hit 5,800
DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL
Published 20 hours ago
In the face of a growing number of migrants,...
Thailand Arrests Four and Vows Crackdown on Human Trafficking
Thai police arrested three local officials and a Myanmar national that they allege were involved in trafficking and holding Rohingya Muslims for ransom at a jungle camp where 26 bodies were dug up from shallow graves last week in southern Thailand.
By Associated Press
May 4, 2015 6:07 a.m. ET
HAT YAI,...
