Rohingya refugees demand safe return to Myanmar on 8th anniversary of exodus to Bangladesh
Summary
On the eighth anniversary of fleeing to Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar called for a safe return to their homes in Myanmar's Rakhine state. They held a demonstration to demand equal rights and expressed their desire to leave refugee life behind. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and other international figures discussed supporting refugees and facilitating their safe repatriation.Key Facts
- The demonstration took place in Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
- Refugees held banners stating “No more refugee life” and “Repatriation the ultimate solution.”
- The event marked "Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day."
- Muhammad Yunus called for a safe and dignified return of refugees to Myanmar.
- The international community, including the U.N., accused Myanmar of ethnic cleansing and genocide in 2017.
- Over 700,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar after a crackdown in August 2017.
- Bangladesh has made several attempts to repatriate refugees to Myanmar since 2017.
- Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face challenges like reduced aid from donors.
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