Eight years have passed since the violence and forced displacement of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar began. The Tatmadaw (Myanmar’s armed forces) were responsible for the persecution and killings of Rohingya people in 2017-18, leading to the exodus of millions of Rohingya to Bangladesh and India in search of safety.
The Rohingya have been declared the world’s most persecuted community by the United Nations. Approximately 1.3 million Rohingya refugees reside in Bangladesh, living in various refugee camps. Thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar commemorated the eighth anniversary of their mass exodus and demanded a safe return to their former homes in Rakhine State. The conference is addressing the rights and the need for justice for the Rohingya people.
Reports indicate that from November 2023 to the present, 1.5 million Rohingya have entered Bangladesh. Consequently, the number of Rohingya seeking refuge in Bangladesh has reached at least 1.324 million. An additional 25,000 to 30,000 Rohingya are attempting to cross the border into Bangladesh. Furthermore, 30,000 children are born in the camps each year.
