STATEMENT: Comprehensive and coordinated regional action urgently needed to address the biggest escalation of irregular maritime movement by Rohingya since the 2015 Andaman Sea Crisis

December 15, 2023

Dhaka, 15 December 2023 – Protecting Refugees in Asia (PRiA) project partners call for a comprehensive and coordinated regional response to address the recent escalation of irregular maritime movement by Rohingya to Indonesia. Over 2,000 Rohingya have arrived in Indonesia by boat since the beginning of October 2023 and more are expected to arrive in…

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ADSP Op Ed: Bali Process must be fulfilled to protect Rohingya refugees

December 3, 2023

In the past two years, there has been a precipitous rise in the number of Rohingya refugees making the decision to undertake dangerous land and sea journeys in search of safety and protection. Recent arrivals to Aceh throughout November, who are in urgent need of shelter, nutrition and medical assistance, were initially pushed back to…

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ADSP Op-Ed: The Asia-Pacific’s Next Refugee Crisis Is Coming – Ready or Not

February 16, 2023

The Bali Process still holds promise for principled regional responses to the movement of refugees and migrants. Last year marked 20 years since the creation of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime. Commendable for its longevity, serious-minded policy dialogue, and capacity building, the Bali Process’ potential as a…

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