Rohingya refugees demand safe return to Myanmar after nine years
Tens of thousands rallied in Cox’s Bazar as Myanmar cited new verification figures, while the U.N. and diplomats said conditions remain unsafe for return.
Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Begins Disappearance and Torture Proceedings as UN Chief Volker Türk Demands Due Process
Bangladesh has initiated criminal proceedings against officers accused of enforced disappearances and torture. The United Nations is urging fair civilian trials ahead of the country’s Feb. 12 national election.
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Bangladesh President Resigns, Speaker Takes Interim Duties
Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned July 24, and a July 25 gazette placed presidential duties temporarily with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad.
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More than 500 feared dead or missing after Myanmar boat reports
UNHCR and IOM say more than 500 people are feared dead or missing after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers reportedly disappeared off Myanmar.