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As thousands continue to flee Myanmar, UNHCR concerned about growing reports of abuse
10 Jun 2014 Across the region, UNHCR advocates for temporary stay arrangements for the Rohingya until the situation stabilizes enough in Rakhine state for them to return. -
In Malaysia, Rohingya arrivals hope to end cycle of abuse, exploitation by smugglers
5 May 2014 Many are turning up with severe health problems and trauma after prolonged suffering on boats and in smugglers' camps. -
US wraps up group resettlement for Myanmar refugees in Thailand
29 Jan 2014 More than 70,000 Myanmar refugees have been resettled from Thailand's camps to the United States as one of the world's largest resettlement programmes comes to an end. -
Olympic spirit alive and kicking in Myanmar's southeast
21 Jan 2014 Over 13,000 students in displacement-affected areas have received sports kits donated by the IOC through UNHCR. -
UNHCR fears dozens dead after boat capsizes off Myanmar, urges action
5 Nov 2013 Eight survivors have been reported so far, but dozens of passengers, including women and children, are still missing and feared dead since the weekend tragedy. -
Refugees risk all to seek lifeline across Indian Ocean
4 Nov 2013 Countries in the region must shore up efforts to address the problem of irregular maritime movements, says UNHCR. -
UNHCR fears sea tragedies as sailing season starts in Bay of Bengal
1 Nov 2013 More than 1,500 people reportedly boarded boats in Myanmar's northern Rakhine state and headed into the Bay of Bengal over the course of four days last week. -
UNHCR appeals for dialogue following IDP violence in Myanmar
13 Aug 2013 One IDP is dead and about 10 injured in the latest clashes between displaced Muslims and security forces -
Six months on, Rohingya in Thailand struggle to keep hope afloat
2 Aug 2013 Six months after they arrived by boat, many Rohingya in Thailand's shelters and immigration detention centres feel their future is still uncertain