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Komnas HAM, UNHCR continue protecting refugees' rights

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have ...

Stranded Rohingya immigrants moved to Gepeng Langsa orphanage

A total of 20 Rohingyas stranded in Kuala Idi, East Aceh, on Tuesday (Dec 4) morning have been moved to the Gepeng ...

Alarming rise in prejudice against Muslims in Germany

Prejudice against Muslims, migrants and asylum seekers have significantly increased in Germany, according to a new ...

Pekanbaru immigration detention center accommodates 1,177 immigrants

The Pekanbaru immigration detention center currently accommodates a total of 1,177 immigrants from various ...

Italy expresses admiration for values of Pancasila

The Italian government has expressed admiration for the values of five principles, Pancasila, as an ideal example of ...

Boat carrying asylum seekers from Myanmar capsizes off Bangladesh

At least two people have died after a boat carrying refugees fleeing Myanmar capsized on its way to Bangladesh on ...

Over 1,300 migrants rescued in Central Mediterranean: Italian coast guard

More than 1,300 migrants and refugees were rescued in central Mediterranean, the Italian coast guard said on Friday, a ...

Trump's refugee order triggers protests across Australia

Thousands of protesters rallied across Australia on Saturday condemning US President Donald Trump's order temporarily ...

Australian leader faces long-term risk after "Donald Thump" call on refugees

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull might receive a short-term boost after his infamous phone call with U.S. ...

Asylum seekers feel displaced in Pekanbaru

Over 100 asylum seekers from Afghanistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran being accommodated in the open parking area of ...

Yearender - Indonesia lends helping hand to Rohingya problem

Indonesia has expressed concern over the problem in Rakhine State in Myanmar, where Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority ...

Indonesia not yet ready to ratify convention on refugees

Indonesia is not yet ready to ratify the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, Director ...

Australia`s proposed visa-ban likely breaches refugee convention: UN Official

A United Nations official said Australian would probably be in breach of the Refugee Convention if it enacted a ...

Iraqis arrested for violating immigration rules

The local immigration authorities arrested 15 Iraqi nationals, including four children and three women, on Thursday ...

Indonesian, Sri Lankan police chiefs discuss human smuggling issue - (d)

Indonesian Police Chief General Tito Karnavian met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Inspector General of Police Pujith ...