On July 31, “New ‘boat people’ in Asia”
- Report from hosting community in Aceh -
（Friday, July 31, 2015）

Muslim minority fleeing from ethnic and religious conflicts in Myanmar and impoverished Bangladeshi are adrift in Andaman Sea. International organizations estimate around 6,000 to 8,000 ethnic Rohingyas have been on boats adrift in the sea. Some countries promised to commit financial assistance for the issue at the special meeting on irregular migration held in Bangkok on May 29th, 2015, and the Japanese government promised the support of $25 million in early July. Moreover, the Malaysian and Indonesian governments agreed to accept “boat people,” although the number is limited over fears of huge influx of irregular migrants. The ultimate solution for this humanitarian crisis is yet long way to go.

At our upcoming seminar, experts on refugee and migrant issues will exchange views based on their knowledge and on-site experiences, and consider how Japan could contribute to the crisis. We welcome your attendance. The details of the event are as follows: