Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have staged a major rally to mark nine years since they were forced to flee Myanmar following a military crackdown in Rakhine State.
More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees currently live in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, southeastern Bangladesh. The refugees are calling for safe, dignified and voluntary return to their homes in Myanmar.
The protesters urged the international community to help guarantee security in Rakhine State before any repatriation takes place. They also gathered to remember the violence and atrocities committed against the Rohingya during the 2017 military campaign.
Most of the refugees arrived in Bangladesh in 2017 after Myanmar’s military launched operations following attacks by an armed group. The crackdown was accompanied by widespread killings, destruction of villages and reports of sexual violence.
Previous attempts by Bangladesh to begin repatriation have failed because refugees have refused to return, citing concerns about their safety and lack of guarantees for their rights and identity.
Myanmar’s military government has recently said it is prepared to accept some former residents of Rakhine State when security conditions improve. However, Bangladesh disputes Myanmar’s figures and has criticised its continued refusal to recognise the refugees as Rohingya.
Meanwhile, humanitarian conditions in the camps have worsened because of funding shortages and reduced food assistance. Aid organisations warn that many refugees, including large numbers of children, face severe hunger in the coming months.
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