South/Southeast Asia Governments: Rescue Rohingya Refugees Stranded At Sea
(COX’S BAZAR, February 23, 2021)—Regional governments in South and Southeast Asia should support safe disembarkation and humanitarian assistance for scores of Rohingya refugees on a boat reportedly adrift at sea. “Too many Rohingya lives have already been lost at sea due to the callous inaction or pushbacks of regional governments,” said Amy Smith, executive director of Fortify Rights. “Regional governments in South and Southeast Asia should urgently protect those on board to prevent any further loss of life.” Fortify Rights spoke with Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, Bangladesh, an...
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