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India Deports 43 Rohingya Refugees to Dangerous Waters

5/12/2025

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On May 8, Indian authorities reportedly deported 43 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, into perilous international waters near Myanmar. Registered with the UNHCR, these individuals endured horrific treatment, including sexual assault and forced separations. The absence of a formal refugee framework in India has resulted in arbitrary detentions, further jeopardizing the safety of these vulnerable souls.

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Story summary

On May 8, Indian authorities reportedly deported 43 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, into perilous international waters near Myanmar. Registered with the UNHCR, these individuals endured horrific treatment, including sexual assault and forced separations. The absence of a formal refugee framework in India has resulted in arbitrary detentions, further jeopardizing the safety of these vulnerable souls.