Rohingya refugees not welcome in Indonesia November 19, 2023 at 11:12PM

A wooden boat carrying Rohingya refugees was denied entry into western Indonesia by local communities, despite pleas from the desperate men onboard. Over 800 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province in the past week. While sympathies exist among Acehnese locals, concerns over resources, conflicts, and smuggling networks have caused tensions. The refugees who were eventually allowed to land still face an uncertain future in Aceh, as locals may force them back to sea. Indonesia, not being a signatory of the UN Refugee Convention, is not compelled to accept Rohingya refugees.

Pakistani Judge removed from post after admonishing defence secretary for not complying with court order November 18, 2023 at 11:15PM

A Pakistani district judge has been removed from his post for admonishing the country's defence secretary for failing to comply with a court order. Judge Waris Ali, serving in Rawalpindi, was removed and declared an officer on special duty (OSD). The judge had ordered the defence secretary to submit a report on the military's businesses and their beneficiaries, but the defence secretary did not comply. The move highlights the powerful position of the Pakistani military establishment in the country.

Gaza communications blackout ends, gives rise to hope for the resumption of critical aid deliveries November 17, 2023 at 11:09PM

Internet and phone service has been partially restored in the Gaza Strip, ending a telecommunications blackout that caused the United Nations to suspend aid deliveries. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in Khan Younis, killing at least 26 Palestinians. The Israeli military has been targeting Hamas in its offensive, but civilians have also been killed. The war has left Gaza's 2.3 million people critically short of food and water. Israel has agreed to allow some fuel into Gaza for humanitarian purposes, but the amount falls far short of what is needed.

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to stop deportation of Afghan refugees November 16, 2023 at 11:03PM

Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to stop deporting and detaining Afghan refugees, stating that it poses a significant threat to the human rights of Afghan women and girls. The organization emphasized that Pakistan must respect the rights of Afghan refugees and called on them to halt the deportation process. Afghan refugees who have been deported are struggling with dire conditions, with concerns raised as the weather gets colder in many parts of Afghanistan.