This article is published in association with United Nations. “Houses burned. Neighbours killed. Hope vanishing.” With those stark words, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened a high-level UN conference on Tuesday, as alarm rises over the impact of Myanmar’s deepening crisis which threatens to destabilise the wider region. At the heart of the emergency are the […]Rohingya plight in Myanmar, a ‘test for humanity’
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “Houses burned. Neighbours killed. Hope vanishing.” With those stark words, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened a high-level UN conference on Tuesday, as alarm rises over the impact of Myanmar’s deepening crisis which threatens to destabilise the wider region. At the heart of the emergency are the […]In Bangladesh, UN chief vows to prevent Rohingya suffering as aid cuts loom
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to the Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, vowed to do everything in his power to prevent further hardship as drastic aid cuts threaten food supplies and other critical relief efforts. UN aid efforts are in jeopardy following funding reductions […]EU boosts humanitarian aid in Bangladesh, Myanmar and for the Rohingya refugee crisis
March 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has allocated today €76 million in EU humanitarian to address the needs of people affected by the main crises in South and Southeast Asia. Out of this amount, €32.3 million will support Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. A further €33 million will […]EU boosts humanitarian aid in Bangladesh, Myanmar and for the Rohingya refugee crisis
March 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has allocated today €76 million in EU humanitarian to address the needs of people affected by the main crises in South and Southeast Asia. Out of this amount, €32.3 million will support Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. A further €33 million will […]Myanmar crisis: Civilians killed in airstrikes as Rohingya risk dangerous journeys
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The security situation in Myanmar continues to remain highly volatile, with intensified airstrikes across multiple regions leading to dozens of civilian casualties, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Wednesday. Between 15 and 17 January, airstrikes and clashes in the southeast reportedly […]World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises
July 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top political affairs official on Tuesday reiterated that human rights, especially the rights of Afghan women and girls, and inclusion of all members of the society will continue to be an integral part of all discussions. “This morning, we heard views from members of Afghan […]EU releases €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
November 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the EU has released €10.5 million in emergency aid to address the needs of people in Myanmar and of Rohingya refugees and their host communities living in Bangladesh. Out of this new funding, €7 million is allocated for […]Rohingya crisis: EU allocates €31 million for Bangladesh and Myanmar
March 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is releasing €31 million in humanitarian aid to address the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh and Myanmar. “The Rohingya crisis is in its third year. It is more important than ever to maintain our support and not forget those that remain dependent […]Rohingya crisis: EU strengthens humanitarian support with €10 million
December 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is releasing a further €10 million in humanitarian aid to address the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh and Myanmar. This comes on top of the €33 million funding already announced earlier this year and aims to ensure life-saving assistance to refugees, displaced […]A day in the life of a Rohingya refugee
January 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the Sting by Dr. Imtiaz Hafiz, Medical Officer of Primary Health Center at Relief International who also serves as a Clinic in-Charge OPD (Out Patient Department) in the PHC funded by UNICEF at WW Zone, Rohingya Camp. Dr. Imtiaz Hafiz is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students […]
