Tag:Rohingya refugees

At the same time, political engagement with Myanmar and regional actors remains essential to create conditions for voluntary return.

This tragedy underscores the need for sustained international support and policy shifts to protect a vulnerable population trapped in limbo.

Fortify Rights recommends that Bangladesh immediately close Bhasan Char, allow voluntary relocation to the mainland, grant all Rohingya freedom of movement and the right to work, and ratify the 1951 Refugee Convention. It also calls on the UN to prioritise human rights monitoring over access, and on the international community to support accountability for crimes in Myanmar.