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Rohingya Flee Into Bangladesh as Crisis Deepens

Rohinga Refugees in Bangladesh

Rohinga Refugees in Bangladesh Source: Pixable

Rohingyas have been displaced in the last few weeks due to the violence in the Rakhine state of Burma. Amidst the desperation, the Rohingya are fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh in search of medical aid, food and shelter, but the Bangladeshi government has so far refused to let them in. Boats full of thousands of Rohingya have instead continually been pushed back to face growing persecution in Burma. While pressure should continue on the Burmese state to reform and recognise the Rohingyas as citizens in their own homeland, the Bangladeshi government together with international aid helping to support the Rohingyas whilst they are living in Bangladesh



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