Rohingya latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the Rohingya crisis:
Recent Developments:
- Myanmar's military admits to killing 10 Rohingya men: In a rare admission, Myanmar's military has acknowledged that its soldiers killed 10 Rohingya men in a village in Rakhine State in 2017. The admission comes after a UN fact-finding mission accused the military of committing genocide against the Rohingya. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Rohingya refugees face food shortages in Bangladesh: The UN has warned that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are facing severe food shortages, with many going without meals for days. The crisis is exacerbated by a lack of funding and infrastructure to support the refugees. (Source: Reuters)
- Myanmar and Bangladesh agree to repatriate Rohingya: Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to repatriate Rohingya refugees, but the plan has been met with skepticism by many Rohingya who fear persecution and violence if they return. (Source: BBC)
- Rohingya women and girls face sexual violence: A new report by the UN has found that Rohingya women and girls have been subjected to widespread sexual violence, including rape and forced marriage, by Myanmar's military and other armed groups. (Source: The Guardian)
- International community calls for action: The international community has called for action to address the Rohingya crisis, with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres urging Myanmar to take concrete steps to address the crisis. (Source: UN News)
Recent Reports and Studies:
- UN Fact-Finding Mission Report: The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar has released a report detailing the human rights abuses committed by the Myanmar military against the Rohingya. The report accuses the military of committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. (Source: UN Human Rights Council)
- Amnesty International Report: Amnesty International has released a report documenting the human rights abuses committed by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya, including mass killings, rape, and forced displacement. (Source: Amnesty International)
- Human Rights Watch Report: Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the human rights abuses committed by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya, including the use of torture, forced labor, and sexual violence. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
Recent Quotes:
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres: "The situation in Myanmar is a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The international community must come together to support the people of Myanmar and to hold those responsible for the violence accountable." (Source: UN News)
- Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi: "We are working to create a peaceful and stable environment in Rakhine State, and we are committed to the repatriation of the Rohingya refugees." (Source: BBC)
- Rohingya refugee: "We have been living in camps for years, and we have seen nothing but suffering and hardship. We want to go home, but we are afraid of being killed or tortured by the Myanmar military." (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and the information provided may not be up-to-date.