Myanmar, Bangladesh reach agreement on repatriating Rohingya refugees

The Kutupalong camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

The Kutupalong camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Source: AAP

Displaced Rohingya Muslims are to start returning to their homeland within weeks under an agreement between officials from Myanmar and Bangladesh. Myanmar has vowed to provide an environment free from violence and persecution. But as in the feature, the United Nations wants better safeguards in place before any repatriations.



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