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Rohingya repatriation
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 Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty
By Muhammad Estiak Hussian
Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
Cash Incentives and Coercion: The Controversial Strategy for Rohingya Repatriation
By Shafiur Rahman
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh report being offered $2,000 to return to Myanmar – and threatened with beatings if they do not.
Is Rohingya Repatriation Finally Moving Forward?
By Saume Saptaparna Nath
A group of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh recently visited Myanmar’s Rakhine State to lay the groundwork for repatriation. Is Myanmar serious about the effort?
UN Participating in Pilot Rohingya Repatriation Project, Despite Safety Concerns
By Sebastian Strangio
A leaked email from the U.N. resident coordinator in Myanmar reveals that U.N. boats were used to transport junta officials to Bangladesh last week.
Hasina’s Pitch for Solving the Rohingya Crisis
By Kamal Uddin Ahmed
Bangladesh’s prime minister highlighted the issue in her UNGA speech. Will anyone listen?
Tensions Escalate Along Bangladesh-Myanmar Border
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Shelling from Myanmar into the Bangladeshi side of the border has increased in recent weeks, resulting in death and injuries to Rohingya.
Who Will Champion the Rohingya?
By Paul McPhun
“Failing meaningful and safe return to Myanmar, I worry what the future holds. How long can people live with so little basic protection and hope?”
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.
Rohingya Refugees Need Sustained Support from International Community
By Shafi Md Mostofa
With refugee flows from Ukraine and Afghanistan growing, will donors tighten their purse strings for Rohingyas?
Bangladesh and Myanmar Resume Talks on Rohingya Repatriation
By Shafi Md Mostofa
If the situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine state does not instill confidence in the Rohingya refugees, voluntary repatriation would be impossible.
Indefinite Hosting of Rohingya Refugees a Growing Concern for Bangladesh
By Indrajit Sharma
Since 2017, Bangladesh has hosted nearly 1.1 million Rohingya refugees in crowded camps that pose increasing challenges for the country.
Rohingya Repatriation Unlikely If It’s ‘Business as Usual’ in Global Politics
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
If foreign companies continue to do business with the Myanmar junta, the latter will persist with its brutal offensives against Rohingya Muslims.
UN Urges Bangladesh to Delay Rohingya Refugee Island Transfers
By Sebastian Strangio
The controversial island relocation plan points to the challenges facing the resolution of the refugee crisis in southeastern Bangladesh.
Safety Not Guaranteed: Time Not Right for Rohingya Returns
By Christopher Catrambone
Yet again, Myanmar and Bangladesh are ready to begin repatriations. But little has changed to make that possible.
Why These Rohingya Women Refuse to Return to Myanmar
By Khalunisa
“We will never go to the concentration camps they are building for us. Would you?”
Bangladesh and Myanmar Announce Pending Rohingya Repatriation
By Bansari Kamdar
Despite UN warnings, the two countries announced that the repatriation of Rohingya refugees would take place in mid-November.
The Nightmare Awaiting Rohingya Returnees
By Mark Inkey
A group of Rohingyas are tortured, then made to lie to the press about their treatment upon returning to Myanmar.
Myanmar Remains Disingenuous When It Comes to Rohingya Repatriation
By Farhaan Uddin Ahmed
In a recent speech, Aung San Suu Kyi tried to shift blame to Bangladesh for the delay in repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
Facing the Future: Voices From the Rohingya Refugee Camps
By Margarite Clarey
Rohingya refugees are weighing an impossible choice: wait in limbo or risk violence in the hope of a better future.
New UN-Myanmar Agreement, Same Old Rohingya Plight
By Luke Hunt
While the new pact has been hailed by some as a step forward, it obscures the significant challenges that remain.
Will Rohingya Refugees Ever Be Repatriated to Myanmar?
By Angshuman Choudhury
New developments make the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh far more difficult.
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