UN Calls for Rohingya Solidarity Renewal – Global Issues
- The crisis began on August 25, 2017, when armed attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) against Myanmar security forces triggered a brutal military crackdown.This led to...
- Currently, the vast majority of Rohingya refugees reside in camps in the Cox's Bazar district of Bangladesh.
- According to a statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on August 22, 2024, the upcoming high-level conference on September 30th will draw renewed international attention to...
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UN to Hold High-level Conference on Rohingya and other Myanmar Minorities
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– The United Nations will convene a high-level conference in New York focused on the situation of the Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar, as mandated by the UN General Assembly. This event aims to revitalize international efforts to find lasting solutions to the ongoing crisis.
The Rohingya Crisis: A Timeline of Displacement
The crisis began on August 25, 2017, when armed attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) against Myanmar security forces triggered a brutal military crackdown.This led to the displacement of over 700,000 Rohingya to neighboring Bangladesh, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These refugees joined thousands who had already fled earlier waves of violence and discrimination.
Currently, the vast majority of Rohingya refugees reside in camps in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh. Conditions in these camps are often overcrowded and lack adequate resources, creating significant humanitarian challenges. The UNHCR reports that as of August 2024, over 960,000 Rohingya refugees are registered in Bangladesh. Recent funding cuts threaten essential services within the camps.
| Year | Event | Estimated Displacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (August 25) | Military crackdown begins in Rakhine State | Over 700,000 |
| Prior to 2017 | Earlier waves of violence and discrimination | Thousands |
| 2024 (August) | Ongoing humanitarian crisis and funding shortages | Over 960,000 in Bangladesh |
UN Efforts and the Upcoming Conference
According to a statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on August 22, 2024, the upcoming high-level conference on September 30th will draw renewed international attention to the urgency of finding durable solutions for the Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar. The statement marks the eighth anniversary of the mass displacement.
The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar continues to engage with all stakeholders to end the ongoing civil conflict and support a Myanmar-led political process. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of the Rohingya to Myanmar.