Rohingya refugees in peril in Bangladesh as support wanes: UN
Summary
The United Nations refugee agency warns that the situation for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh could worsen without more funding. Over one million Rohingya live in crowded camps, relying heavily on external help. A funding shortfall threatens crucial services, including food, health, and education, which could be significantly disrupted by the end of the year.Key Facts
- Over a million Rohingya refugees are in camps in southeastern Bangladesh.
- The refugees depend on external support for basic needs like food and health.
- The UN refugee agency needs $255 million, but has received only 35% of it.
- Recent funding cuts have forced food assistance to be reduced.
- Violence in Myanmar has forced many Rohingya into Bangladesh.
- The camps, covering only 24 square kilometers, are extremely crowded.
- Bangladesh has hosted Rohingya refugees for many years.
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