Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus
Summary
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh protested to mark nine years since they fled Myanmar due to a military crackdown. They called for better living conditions in the camps and safe return to their homes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.Key Facts
- Over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees live in about 30 camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee settlement.
- The refugees fled Myanmar in 2017 after a military crackdown in Rakhine state following an attack by an armed group.
- The protest on the ninth anniversary aimed to remember the violence and highlight ongoing problems faced by refugees.
- Refugees demand security guarantees in Myanmar before returning home.
- Previous attempts by Bangladesh to repatriate refugees failed because refugees fear for their safety.
- Bangladesh says it will not force refugees to return to Myanmar.
- Myanmar’s military government claims over 300,000 of the refugees are from Rakhine and says it will accept their return when conditions improve.
- Bangladesh disputes Myanmar’s numbers and rejects Myanmar’s refusal to use the term “Rohingya,” viewing it as a denial of their identity and rights.
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