Rohingya

More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar coast, UN says

The two vessels left Myanmar at the end of June, carrying passengers primarily from the Rohingya Muslim minority, in an effort to reach Malaysia, Indonesia, or Thailand.

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People gather around a boat carrying newly-arrived Rohingya refugees, after authorities prevented the refugees from disembarking and ordered them to remain on board the vessel.
A staff member of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency searches for victims of a boat from Buthidaung, Myanmar, that sank near the Malaysia–Thailand border, during a search and rescue operation close to Langkawi, Malaysia November 9, 2025.

Around 250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, UN agencies say

The UN agencies said the trawler carrying around 250 men, women, and children reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.

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Rohingya refugees stand on a capsized boat as a rescuer throws a rope to rescue them in the waters of West Aceh, Indonesia, March 21, 2024.

Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh

More than 2,300 Rohingya arrived in Indonesia last year, UNHCR data showed, surpassing the number of arrivals in the previous four years combined.

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Fire burns in the Rohingya refugee camp in Balukhali in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, March 5, 2023.

Thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless after Bangladesh camp fire -UN

The UN said more than 2,000 shelters and over 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centers were destroyed in the blaze.

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Pope Francis arrives in Bangladesh in shadow of Rohingya crisis

The pope's words will be closely watched following his decision not to use the word "Rohingya" in public during his four-day Myanmar trip to avoid a diplomatic incident

NOVEMBER 30, 2017ByREUTERS
Mujan Begum, a 8-year-old Rohingya refugee, who arrived one month ago with her family poses outside her makeshift tent at a refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh October 11, 2017.

American rabbis call on Israel to stop arms sales to Myanmar

Despite accusations of genocide against the Rohingya people, Israel has refused to halt sales of weapons to Myanmar.

OCTOBER 28, 2017ByJTA
Rohingya refugees walk after crossing the border in Palang Khali, Bangladesh, October 9, 2017.

Myanmar army chief: Rohingya Muslims not native, refugee numbers exaggerated

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has described the government operations as "a textbook example of ethnic cleansing."

OCTOBER 12, 2017ByREUTERS
Rohingya refugees walk after crossing the border in Palang Khali, Bangladesh, October 9, 2017.

Stop ignoring the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Hindus

Regardless who is to blame for the present refugee crisis, the time has come for the international community to treat all refugees the same.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017ByRACHEL AVRAHAM
Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.

Rabbi to lead annual Muslim Day Parade in New York

Rabbi Marc Schneier will be the first Jewish leader to host the parade.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017ByJTA
Participants in the annual Muslim Day Parade, New York City, September 2016

Aid group warns of death among Rohingya in Bangladesh

"Many people are arriving hungry, exhausted and with no food or water."

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017ByREUTERS
Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.

Bangladesh warns Myanmar over border amid refugee crisis

"These provocative acts may lead to unwarranted consequences."

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017ByREUTERS
Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.

MK protests weapon sales to Myanmar government massacring Rohingya

In 2015, the head of Myanmar’s army visited Israel, and the military bought a Dvora-class fast patrol boat.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV
MK MASOUD GNAIM (center) participates in a protest against the killing of his Rohingya Muslim ‘brothers’ in Myanmar, outside the country’s embassy in Tel Aviv, September 11, 2017.

The Rohingya pogrom

The progrom of Myanmar’s minority Rohingya resembles crimes perpetrated against Jews in concentration camps.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017ByMOHAMMAD AMJAD HOSSAIN
Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.

Jewish leaders call on US government to aid Rohingya Muslims

Over 200,000 Rohingya have reportedly fled Myanmar in the face of genocide by their government.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017BySHOSHANA KRANISH
Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.