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A Bleak Future for Rohingya Refugees 

A Bleak Future for Rohingya Refugees 

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Despite the U.N. secretary-general’s visit to Bangladesh this week, the outlook for Rohingya refugees remains bleak.
US Aid Freeze Devastates Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable: Rohingya Refugees

US Aid Freeze Devastates Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable: Rohingya Refugees

By Rohim Ullah
Rohingya refugees are already facing significant challenges due to a reduction in international support. The freeze in U.S. aid has forced many vital programs to shut down entirely.

In Photos: Rohingya Refugees’ Trial by Fire

In Photos: Rohingya Refugees’ Trial by Fire

By Rohim Ullah
Deadly fires in the refugee camps in Cox's Bazar have become a terrifyingly regular occurrence.

How to Truly Mark Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day

How to Truly Mark Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day

By Ishrat Zakia Sultana
The Rohingya issue has become deeply politicized, but there are still possible solutions at hand.

The Plight of the Rohingya: The Struggle for Identity and Survival in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

The Plight of the Rohingya: The Struggle for Identity and Survival in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to survivors of the Rohingya genocide, currently living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as well as Matthew Smith, CEO of Fortify Rights.
UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

UN Says It Needs $876 Million for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

By Sebastian Strangio
The request comes after the World Food Program was forced to cut its food aid to the refugee camps in Bangladesh due to funding shortfalls.

Boat Carrying 184 Rohingya Refugees Lands in Western Indonesia

Boat Carrying 184 Rohingya Refugees Lands in Western Indonesia

By Sebastian Strangio
The leaky wooden vessel is just the latest to reach the shores of Aceh, as more and more refugees undertake the dangerous ocean crossings.
Behind the ‘Dramatic Increase’ in Deadly Rohingya Sea Voyages

Behind the ‘Dramatic Increase’ in Deadly Rohingya Sea Voyages

By Parvez Uddin Chowdhury
Given the hardships Rohingya face in the refugee camps in Bangladesh, there is no mystery why many are entrusting their lives to unscrupulous human traffickers.

Rohingya Refugees Are Departing for Southeast Asia in Increasing Numbers

Rohingya Refugees Are Departing for Southeast Asia in Increasing Numbers

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
While some travel overland from Bangladesh to Thailand, others are embarking upon dangerous and often deadly ocean voyages.

Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Boon or Bane?

Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Boon or Bane?

By Shafi Md Mostofa
Crime has risen as have unemployment and prices. But rehabilitation work among refugees has provided locals with jobs in NGOs.

Targeted Killings Spread Terror in Rohingya Refugee Camps

Targeted Killings Spread Terror in Rohingya Refugee Camps

By Tanbirul Miraj Ripon
Both Bangladesh police and Rohingya accuse the militant group ARSA of conducting a campaign of terror and crime in the refugee camps.
Five Years On, the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Has No Resolution in Sight

Five Years On, the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Has No Resolution in Sight

By Sebastian Strangio
A new briefing from the International Crisis Group makes clear the extent of the challenges facing a resolution to the long-running humanitarian emergency.

Rohingya Man Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh

Rohingya Man Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh

By Samaya Anjum
The language of the ruling reveals racist treatment of the Rohingya community amid growing calls for their repatriation.
5 Years On, The World Is Failing the Rohingya

5 Years On, The World Is Failing the Rohingya

By Imrul Islam
Rohingya refugees feel forgotten by the world, and they are not wrong.

Why Is Bangladesh Encouraging Rohingya Refugees to Start a ‘Going Home’ Campaign?

Why Is Bangladesh Encouraging Rohingya Refugees to Start a ‘Going Home’ Campaign?

By Katie Hatdash
There are signs that the country's government is making more forceful attempts to promote the repatriation of refugees to Myanmar.

Militant Group Responsible for Rohingya Advocate’s Murder, Say Bangladeshi Police

Militant Group Responsible for Rohingya Advocate’s Murder, Say Bangladeshi Police

By Sebastian Strangio
The Bangladeshi police have charged 29 people with the killing of Mohib Ullah last September.

Bhasan Char and Refugee ‘Warehousing’

Bhasan Char and Refugee ‘Warehousing’

By Hanh Nguyen and Themba Lewis
Bangladesh’s relocation of Rohingya refugees has disturbing parallels to offshore detention of refugees elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
How Cross-Border Crime Ensnares and Endangers Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

How Cross-Border Crime Ensnares and Endangers Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

By MD Mufassir Rashid
A porous border and a population of desperate refugees are creating a security nightmare in Cox's Bazar.

Why Is the World Ignoring Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees?

Why Is the World Ignoring Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees?

By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Refugee camps in Bangladesh have become a source of business for vested interests.
After Killing, Bangladesh Launches Crackdown in Rohingya Camps

After Killing, Bangladesh Launches Crackdown in Rohingya Camps

By Sebastian Strangio
Bangladeshi police have made nearly 40 arrests, including five in connection with last month's murder of a prominent Rohingya advocate.

UN Strikes Deal for Access to Bangladeshi Refugee Island

UN Strikes Deal for Access to Bangladeshi Refugee Island

By Sebastian Strangio
The arrangement will grant UNHCR an official presence on Bhasan Char, which has been criticized for its remoteness and vulnerability to extreme weather.

Bangladesh Police Arrest Man in in Rohingya Leader’s Death

Bangladesh Police Arrest Man in in Rohingya Leader’s Death

By Julhas Alam
An international advocate for Rohingya rights, Mohibullah, was fatally shot last week in Cox’s Bazar.

Leading Rohingya Advocate Gunned Down in Refugee Camp

Leading Rohingya Advocate Gunned Down in Refugee Camp

By Sebastian Strangio
Mohibullah was of the most active advocates of justice and a safe return for the 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
The Invisible Wounds of the Rohingya

The Invisible Wounds of the Rohingya

By Ana Salvá
The situation in the refugee camps has worsened over the years, causing irreversible damage to the mental health of their inhabitants.

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