A Myanmar state at the heart of ethnic conflict and refugee exodus
Monsoon floods have struck Nuristan, Afghanistan, damaging Parun and surrounding areas. Authorities report dozens dead, hundreds missing or injured, as forecasters warn of more heavy rainfall. Rescue teams are struggling amid rugged terrain and limited infrastructure; international aid agencies are mobilising.
UN agencies say two boats carrying Rohingya passengers departed from Rakhine in late June and may have capsized. One boat lost contact, another is believed to have sunk off the Ayeyarwady coast. Officials warn of a rising death toll as aid groups highlight dire conditions in camps in Bangladesh and displacement inside Myanmar.
Malaysia confirms it will repatriate up to 5,000 Myanmar nationals, including Rohingya refugees, and finalizes screening at detention depots. Rights groups warn of risks to a vulnerable population amid rising anti-Rohingya sentiment and questions over voluntary returns.