More than 500,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled their homes since August to escape systematic violence at the hands of government soldiers in Myanmar. The United Nations described the measures taken by Myanmar forces against the group as “a typical example of ethnic cleansing.”
A Report issued by Amnesty International On Wednesday, it documented widespread rape, killing and burning of Rohingya in Rakhine State in Myanmar. The report includes extensive interviews with Rohingya refugees who tell stories of live burning, sexual violence and mass shootings at the hands of soldiers.
To escape persecution, Rohingya refugees are fleeing in large numbers to neighboring Bangladesh, a country that some have described as… Reluctant host For thousands of refugees behind its borders. Shows conditions inside Bangladesh refugee camps beyond capacityas organizations struggle to keep up with humanitarian aid.
Find out more: They were Rohingya Muslims He denied citizenship In Myanmar since 1982, although they have lived in the area since the 12th century. They are not considered one of the official ethnic groups in the country. As such, their Lack of official identification It prevents them from government services and travel.
Officials from Myanmar, a majority-Buddhist country, claim the Rohingya as well In fact immigrants from Bangladesh to justify their exclusion from the group. This latest explosion of violence comes from Myanmar campaign After clashes with the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA). After the government declared the Arakan Army a terrorist organization, retaliation escalated to include hundreds of Rohingya villages.
Where to give: barak, A high-level non-governmental organization The organization, based in Bangladesh, is working to intensify humanitarian efforts to provide clean water, health, sanitation and child care to refugees from Myanmar. You can learn more about their efforts here.
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