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Desperate Rohingya Flee Persecution, Face Deadly Journeys

12/29/2025

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Rohingya Seek Safety

Rohingya Muslims continue to flee persecution in Myanmar, and many arrive in Malaysia.
Rashid, a 14-year-old Rohingya, described his family's journey to Langkawi to highlight the desperation driving their migration.
He said Malaysia was chosen not for appeal but for survival as his family seeks to reunite.
At least 28 Rohingya died in a recent boat capsizing near Langkawi, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by this stateless community.

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Rohingya Demand Rights

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remain skeptical about Myanmar's upcoming elections amid ongoing violence.
Kabir Ahmed, a former village chairman, questions the election's legitimacy without Rohingya participation.
The military's control over Rakhine State limits polling access as the Arakan Army dominates.
Many refugees, including 18-year-old Mohammad Rahim, want citizenship and the right to vote.
Despite hardship, Rohingya held their own elections in Cox's Bazar, hoping to return home.

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Rohingya Seek Safety

Rohingya Muslims continue to flee persecution in Myanmar, and many arrive in Malaysia.
Rashid, a 14-year-old Rohingya, described his family's journey to Langkawi to highlight the desperation driving their migration.
He said Malaysia was chosen not for appeal but for survival as his family seeks to reunite.
At least 28 Rohingya died in a recent boat capsizing near Langkawi, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by this stateless community.

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