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September 25, 2017 Background Briefing

Crimes against Humanity by Burmese Security Forces Against the Rohingya Muslim Population in Northern Rakhine State since August 25, 2017

Smoke is seen on Myanmar's side of border as an old Rohingya refugee woman is carried after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by boat through the Bay of Bengal in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, September 15, 2017.
September 24, 2017 Dispatches

India Can’t Mistreat Refugees By Not Signing Refugee Convention

Customary International Law Prohibits Returning Rohingya to Burma

A group of Rohingya refugees cross a canal after travelling over the Bangladesh-Burma border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 1, 2017.
September 23, 2017 Dispatches

‘Safe Zones’ for Rohingya Refugees in Burma Could Be Dangerous

Deadly Experiences in Bosnia and Sri Lanka Should Serve as Warning

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September 22, 2017 Commentary

Thailand Needs to Stop Inhumane Navy 'Push-Backs'

Smoke is seen on Myanmar's side of border as an old Rohingya refugee woman is carried after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border by boat through the Bay of Bengal in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, September 15, 2017.
September 19, 2017 Dispatches

Police Cells Are No Place for Migrant Kids

Better Protection Needed for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Greece

Unaccompanied children line up for an evening meal at a detention facility run by the Greek police.
September 19, 2017 News Release

Burma: Satellite Imagery Shows Mass Destruction

214 Villages Almost Totally Destroyed in Rakhine State

Destruction in Rakhine State since August 25, 2017.
September 17, 2017 News Release

Greece: No School for Many Asylum-Seeking Kids

Urgently Implement Plans for Children on Greek Islands

"Majida" and her brother "Ziyat" from Iraq live in the camp of Vial on Chios island since May 2017. They do not go to school, but study English and Greek in courses offered by a nongovernmental group.
September 15, 2017 Commentary

Refugees and the German elections

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September 14, 2017 Commentary

Drastic Drop in US Admissions is Bad News for Muslim Refugees

A police officer walks past people as they gather to protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, U.S. January 28, 2017.
September 11, 2017 News Release

Burma: Ensure Aid Reaches Rohingya

UN, Donors Should Increase Assistance to Refugees in Bangladesh

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September 8, 2017 Dispatches

European Union Court Endorses Collective Action to Help Refugees

Court ruling should encourage EU countries to relocate more asylum seekers

The entrance of the European Court of Justice is pictured in Luxembourg, January 26, 2017. Picture taken January 26, 2017.
September 2, 2017 News Release

Burma: Satellite Images Show Massive Fire Destruction

700 Buildings Destroyed in Single Muslim Village in Rakhine State

New satellite imagery obtained by Human Rights Watch shows the complete destruction of the village of Chein Khar Li
August 25, 2017 News Release

Italy: Police Beat Refugees During Eviction

Provide Adequate Housing for Homeless Refugees

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August 17, 2017 News Release

India: Don’t Forcibly Return Rohingya Refugees

Muslim Minority Group Faces Persecution, Abuse in Burma

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August 8, 2017 News Release

China: Protect 15 Detained North Koreans

Halt Forced Returns of North Koreans to Prison, Torture, and Forced Labor

North Korean soldiers in a border guard post are seen from the Chinese side in Tumen, China, January 7, 2016.

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