Story Archive
2015-05-26
After a traumatic journey by boat, 15-year-old does not want to go back to a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
2015-05-22
Armed men took Salahuddin Ahmed from a Dhaka suburb and he vanished for two months, according to his wife.
2015-05-22
Here are facts on who and where the migrants are.
2015-05-22
The persecuted and stateless Muslim minority has been in the region for a long time.
2015-05-22
Illegal practices threaten a vital industry that provides both food and livelihood to tens of millions in the region.
2015-05-22
The newly formed state government says it needs more time to look into their grievances.
2015-05-21
Illegal migration by sea has surged because job seekers find it hard to emigrate legally, one expert says.
2015-05-21
Myanmar, meanwhile, says it will work with other governments in the region to stem illegal boat journeys.
2015-05-20
Thailand turned away their boat three times, and Malaysian sailors threatened to shoot them if they did not leave territorial waters, passengers say.
2015-05-20
But Thailand opts out of agreeing to take in thousands of migrants stranded at sea.
2015-05-19
A new group, the Pritilata Brigade, looks to empower women in the fight against sexual harassment.
2015-05-19
Critics call on the Indonesian and Malaysian governments to help the Muslim migrants.
2015-05-18
India is home to more than 200,000 foreigners who fled conflict in other countries.
2015-05-18
Diplomatic activity is picking up speed, but no solution is in sight for migrants adrift at sea.
2015-05-15
Once it acquires an airplane, Fatonee Airlines will cater to Muslims and enable pilgrims from the Deep South to fly directly to Saudi Arabia.