Rohingya refugees demand justice, dignity at Cox’s Bazar protest
Summary
Thousands of Rohingya refugees protested in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps to demand better living conditions and more international support. They marked the ninth anniversary of fleeing violence in Myanmar and called for justice, dignity, and a safe return home.Key Facts
- Over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees live in about 30 camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
- Refugee camp conditions have worsened due to less funding, smaller food rations, and cuts to aid services.
- Aid groups like Oxfam warn that reduced help could reverse progress made in the camps.
- One in three Rohingya refugees might face serious hunger from September to December.
- Bangladesh says it is overwhelmed and wants a safe, dignified return of Rohingya to Myanmar.
- The 2017 Myanmar military crackdown on Rohingya is being investigated as genocide by the United Nations court.
- Sixteen diplomatic missions say it is not safe for refugees to return home yet due to conflict and insecurity.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged more global action and funding for Rohingya assistance.
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