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UNHCR calls for proper safeguards for children being returned to Malaysia by...

In Australia, Immigration Minister Chris Bowen was quoted in an ABC interview last night as saying Australia plans to go ahead with returns of unaccompanied minors to Malaysia under a wider bilateral...

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UNHCR Statement on the Australia-Malaysia Arrangement

GENEVA - UNHCR notes the signature today of a bilateral Arrangement between Australia and Malaysia on transfer and resettlement. UNHCR is not a signatory to the Arrangement, however it appreciates that...

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UNHCR commends Nosco Victory rescue effort, appeals for safe and speedy...

[NOTE TO EDITORS: Please note that significant portions of information contained in the briefing note below, released this morning to press at the Geneva Palais, have been overtaken by new...

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Refugee project seeks to sweep Malaysians off their feet

Refugees in Malaysia are volunteering to clean up their neighbourhood in a charm offensive to improve relations with their hosts.

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LEGO Foundation donates US$3 million to build a future for refugee children

The donation will fund UNHCR education programmes in Chad, Ethiopia, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda and Yemen.

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In Malaysia, Rohingya arrivals hope to end cycle of abuse, exploitation by...

Many are turning up with severe health problems and trauma after prolonged suffering on boats and in smugglers' camps.

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UNHCR concerned about growing abuse as more people sail from Bay of Bengal

Two years after inter-communal violence erupted in Myanmar's Rakhine state, thousands of people are still leaving by boat from the Bay of Bengal. Reports of abuse and exploitation as people seek safety...

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As thousands continue to flee Myanmar, UNHCR concerned about growing reports...

Across the region, UNHCR advocates for temporary stay arrangements for the Rohingya until the situation stabilizes enough in Rakhine state for them to return.

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UNHCR: Over 20,000 people risked lives in Indian Ocean in first half of 2014

A new UNHCR report on irregular maritime movements in South East Asia estimates that 20,000 people risked their lives in sea crossings in the first half of this year. Many were Rohingya who fled...

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More than 20,000 people risk all on Indian Ocean to reach safety: UNHCR report

The report collates information through interviews, and from media reports, partners and governments. It highlights the abuses people are facing on their journeys.

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More people risk Indian Ocean voyages despite abuse, deterrence

UNHCR estimates that 54,000 people have undertaken irregular maritime journeys in the region so far this year, mostly across the Bay of Bengal towards Thailand and Malaysia.

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Some 200 people brought ashore in Myanmar

UNHCR welcomes the landing today of more than 200 people who had been stranded at sea off the coast of Rakhine State, Myanmar. Following their disembarkation, they were taken to a reception centre in...

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Urgent action needed to address child statelessness

New report highlights experiences of stateless children and young people in seven countries

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UNHCR calls for safer alternatives to deadly Bay of Bengal voyages

A new UNHCR report has found that mixed maritime movements in South-East Asia were three times more deadly than in the Mediterranean last year - highlighting the urgency of greater life-saving...

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Somali student proves it's never too late to learn in Malaysia

Nawa first stepped into a classroom at age 16, but caught up quickly. Now 20, she is getting ready for university and setting an example for other refugees.

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A teacher from Syria empowers young refugees in Malaysia

As a Palestinian in Damascus, Lujain received free education into adulthood. Now she is sharing her love of learning in Kuala Lumpur.

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Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report

Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years.

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Rohingya refugee beats the odds to get schooling in Malaysia

Denied access to the national education system, Shamshidah is among refugee children attending informal schools in Malaysia where refugees have no legal status.

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UNHCR thanks Indonesia and Malaysia for rescue and disembarkation of Rohingya...

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, is grateful to Indonesian and Malaysian authorities for rescuing and disembarking three boats carrying a total of 140 Rohingya refugees who fled Myanmar by sea in April....

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Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear

Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply.

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