Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a protest nine years after their exodus from Myanmar. The demonstrators are demanding a safe return to their home state of Rakhine in Myanmar. The rally highlights the ongoing plight of the Rohingya and their desire for repatriation.
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- Aug 25
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Open questions and key claims
The Rohingya are described by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as “one of, if not the, most discriminated people in the world”.
The demonstrators urged the international community to ensure security in Rakhine state as they marked the 'Ninth Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day.'
One in three Rohingya refugees is expected to face “crisis” hunger levels or worse between September and December.
Conditions in the camps have deteriorated amid a funding reduction, limited rations and cuts in services.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees held a rally demanding safe return to Myanmar, nine years after fleeing a government crackdown.
More than 1 million Rohingya refugees live in camps in Bangladesh, most having fled in 2017 after a crackdown by Myanmar.
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