News:The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has unanimously ordered Myanmar to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide of Rohingyas in Myanmar. Facts: About Rohingya crisis: Rohingya are an ethnic group largely comprising Muslims who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They have their own language and culture and say they… Continue reading ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
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SC to study Centre’s query on ‘refugee’ status for illegal immigrants
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine on the question of whether the illegal immigrants can even be considered for refugee status. This hearing came on a petition of Rohingyas who had moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s proposed plan to deport Rohingyas to the land of their origin which is Myanmar. Rohingya is… Continue reading SC to study Centre’s query on ‘refugee’ status for illegal immigrants
Bangladesh seeks to synergise ties with India
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India has called for greater cooperation between the two countries to accelerate the growth for the benefits of their people. He pointed out trade,investment,connectivity and energy as the three key areas of immediate focus. Referring to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,he said that Bangladesh seeks continuous support of India and international… Continue reading Bangladesh seeks to synergise ties with India
Hunt Down Rohingya, Assam Govt tells Cops
The Assam government has ordered a crackdown on Rohingya Muslims believed to have been settled down with the help of some vested interests. Rohingya is an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They speak a dialect of Bengali, as opposed to the commonly spoken Burmese language… Continue reading Hunt Down Rohingya, Assam Govt tells Cops
