Episode 108: Rohingya risk everything for a life outside Myanmar

A miserable existence in Rakhine State has motivated many Rohingya to seek a better life elsewhere, but they face discriminatory immigration laws, cheating brokers and possible prison sentences.

This week, in partnership with Frontier magazine, Doh Athan speaks with Rohingya people who have risked everything to find a better life outside Myanmar.

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