Trump Administration to End Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar Immigrants
Arakan News Agency The Trump administration announced on Monday that it will end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar, a country that has been experiencing a civil war for several years, leaving these individuals vulnerable to arrest and deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in an official […]
Bangladesh: Arrest of 5 Myanmar Security Personnel Who Fled Arakan Militia Camp
Arakan News Agency The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested five Myanmar security personnel who fled the Khyen Chaung detention camp in northern Maungdaw, Arakan State, and entered Bangladesh seeking asylum, police confirmed on Sunday. The arrests included four members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) and one Myanmar Army soldier. The operation took […]
Rohingya Activist Wins “Voice of Now” Award at Australian Marie Claire Women of the Year Honors
Arakan News Agency Rohingya activist Nur Azizah, Co-Executive Director of the Myawfinoor Rohingya Cooperative Network, won the “Voice of Now” award during the Marie Claire Women of the Year ceremony, an annual event organized by Marie Claire Australia to honor women contributing to social change. The Voice of Now award recognizes leaders who clearly articulate […]
Rohingya News Brief in Rohingya language | 22-11-2025
The latest news of Rohingya in Myanmar and worldwide in Rohingya language from the arakan news agency
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Reach Agreement to Resolve Legal Status of Rohingya Issue
Arakan News Agency Pakistan and Saudi Arabia announced the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the legal status of Rohingya Muslims during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the Saudi Ambassador to Islamabad, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki. Both sides expressed their satisfaction at reaching a final settlement on the matter, with an […]
Bangladesh Warns UN It Can No Longer Host 1.3 Million Rohingya Refugees
Arakan News Agency Bangladesh has warned the United Nations that it can no longer continue hosting nearly 1.3 million Rohingya refugees, calling for urgent international action to ensure their repatriation to Myanmar, following the adoption of a new UN General Assembly Third Committee resolution on the situation of the Rohingya. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the […]
Malaysia Charges 11 Survivors of Rohingya Boat Sinking with Illegal Entry
Arakan News Agency On Wednesday, Malaysian authorities charged 11 survivors of a boat sinking incident that occurred two weeks ago near Langkawi with illegal entry, even though they were unable to understand the charges during the court session, according to the Langkawi police. The accused, nine Rohingya and two Bangladeshis, were among 14 people rescued […]
Bangladesh Government Gives Preliminary Approval for Sustainable Infrastructure for Rohingya
Arakan News Agency On Tuesday, the Bangladeshi government granted preliminary approval to establish sustainable infrastructure aimed at improving the living conditions of Rohingya refugees during their temporary stay in Cox’s Bazar camps, according to the Economic Affairs Advisory Committee following a meeting chaired by Financial Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat. According to Daily […]
Promotional Film Sparks Wave of Anger and Boycott Against Myanmar Military Council Ahead of Elections
Arakan News Agency A new promotional film released by the Myanmar military council has reignited campaigns of boycott and public anger ahead of the elections that authorities plan to hold at the end of December, amid widespread doubts about their integrity after opposition parties were dissolved, most notably the National League for Democracy. The film […]
Arakan Militias Deepen Rohingya Wounds by Imposing Household Tax on Families
Arakan News Agency Buddhist Arakan militias (Arakan Army) have imposed a new monthly tax on Rohingya families in Mungdaw Township, Arakan State, amounting to 3,000 kyats per household, despite the severe economic crisis, lack of job opportunities, and absence of humanitarian aid. Rohingya residents told Mungdaw Daily News that they are being forced to pay […]
Arakan: Surprise Attack Targets Myanmar Army Soldiers Near Kyaukphyu Radar Station
Myanmar army soldiers were caught in a sudden attack by Buddhist Arakan militias (Arakan Army) while taking a victory photo near the radar station in Kyaukphyu city.
Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death in Absence for Suppressing Student Protests
Arakan News Agency A court in Bangladesh on Monday issued a death sentence in absentia against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after convicting her of ordering the use of lethal force to suppress a bloody student uprising last year. The court also sentenced former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman to death, while a former police chief received […]
Rohingya Between Suffering and Violence.. Ongoing Tragedy in Bangladesh and Arakan
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive The humanitarian situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and Arakan during October and November 2025 represents a highly complex challenge, combining severe funding shortages, the deterioration of basic services, escalating seasonal risks, and ongoing serious violations in Myanmar. Millions of Rohingya live in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, exposed to […]