Myanmar’s recent announcement to repatriate 180,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh has drawn international attention.
BIMSTEC should step in to address the crisis
Another 70,000 pending further scrutiny
ARSA chief’s arrest highlights security concerns surrounding refugees
The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
Bangladesh should explore all possible options to revive the discussion on resolving the Rohingya crisis.
The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
'Peace and order will not be possible in Myanmar, and consequently in the region, unless the Rohingyas lodged in Bangladesh can go back to their homes with security and rights'
Did Bangladesh over-stir its pot?
World leaders must step up financial contributions to help the Rohingya
Even if they go back to their homeland, what exactly is awaiting them there?
China's latest move to advance repatriation still falls short of addressing the Rohingya citizenship issue which is central to the crisis.
The resolution of the Rohingya crisis appears to have met a dead end. Quite predictably, yet another round of questionable repatriation efforts has stalled.
The Rohingya crisis continues to leave a tragic trail of immense suffering and injustice.
China now appears to be quite active in trying to make the Rohingya repatriation a reality.
We need a sustainable, not one-off, solution
China wants prompt Rohingya repatriation and is interested in building regional connectivity in South and South East Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Competition between the host and refugee communities over scarce resources breeds resentment.
A pilot project to repatriate over 1,100 Rohingya refugees is now in discussion between Bangladesh and Myanmar, negotiated by China.