What would justice look like if there were no Rohingya left in Myanmar?
Summary
The Rohingya people continue to face severe violence and persecution in Myanmar, even after the 2017 military campaign widely recognized as genocide. Many have fled to Bangladesh, where living conditions are difficult and international support is shrinking. New abuses by an ethnic armed group, the Arakan Army, have further displaced Rohingya and worsened their situation.Key Facts
- In 2017, Myanmar military committed mass killings, rape, and destruction against the Rohingya, forcing over 700,000 to flee to Bangladesh.
- Around 1.2 million Rohingya currently live in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
- The Arakan Army, an ethnic Rakhine group, now controls much of the Rohingya area and continues violent abuses against them.
- Rohingya suffer forced recruitment, forced labor, detention, restricted movement, and sexual violence under the Arakan Army’s control.
- Rohingya land is being taken and new settlements for other groups are built, making return impossible.
- Over 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in recent months amid cuts to refugee aid and education programs.
- Many Rohingya risk dangerous sea journeys, with some boats sinking and lives lost.
- Host countries are showing increased anti-Rohingya attitudes, while the land to which Rohingya would return is being taken over.
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