Bangladesh: 17 Christian Rohingya Families Taken to UN Shelter after Attacks by Muslim Refugees

Refugees will be sent back to their makeshift homes “when the tense situation is over,” official says.

Bangladesh Agrees to Allow UNICEF to Educate Rohingya Children

While not finalized, the plan would require classes to follow the Myanmar curriculum.

Thailand: Trial Resumes in 2015 Shrine Bombing Case

Blast that ripped through the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok killed 20 people five years ago.

Thousands Return Home after Philippine Volcano Quiets Down

Authorities lowered alert level on Taal volcano on Sunday, two weeks after it erupted and spewed ash.

In New China-backed Power Plant, Activists Question Indonesia’s Commitment to Clean Energy

The coal-powered plant, which cost $1.8 billion, started operation in December in Java’s Banten province.

Philippines Threatens to Scrap Military Accord with US

President Duterte is fuming because Washington canceled a U.S. visa for ex-police chief who led his drug war.

Philippine President May Skip US-ASEAN Summit in Las Vegas

Rodrigo Duterte is not sure the United States will allow him to enter, his spokesman says.

Rohingya Refugees Hail World Court’s Ruling in Myanmar Genocide Case

In Dhaka, a U.N. official calls on international community to keep the pressure on Myanmar.

Malaysian Court Clears Teen of Murder in 2017 Blaze at Muslim School

Second suspect must enter defense in fire that killed 23 people at a local madrassa.

Christian Rohingya Refugees Say They Were Attacked in Bangladesh

Clash occurred after an altercation, police said, denying claims that militants were involved.

Philippines: Millions Earmarked for Marawi Recovery Returned to Treasury

Residents blame bureaucracy for failing to meet deadlines to release $8 million.

Malaysia Reports Four Coronavirus Cases

Three other Southeast Asian nations grapple with confirmed cases.

Thailand: Prosecutors Drop Murder Charges Linked to Karen Activist’s 2014 Death

Spokesman cited lack of evidence linking four suspects to the killing of Porlajee Rakchongcharoen.

Thailand: Uyghur Escape Draws International Focus on Minority Muslim Group

Previously, the government sent 100 back to China despite fears they would face harsh repression.

Sabah Drops Plan to Introduce Special ID for Non-Malaysians

The state minister said a by-election along with citizens’ complaints led to the decision.

UN Top Court Issues Ruling on Provisional Measures to Protect Myanmar’s Rohingya

International rights groups welcome the decision and urge Myanmar to fully comply with the order.