The Protracted Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh and the Prospects of a Resolution
The Protracted Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh and the Prospects of a Resolution

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Civil Society, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Family and social welfare, Migration Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Bangladesh; Rohingya crisis; humanitarian crisis; Myanmar; refugees; security of region;
Summary/Abstract: The humanitarian crisis of nearly 1 million Rohingya who fled from persecution in Myanmar to Bangladesh is now in its third year, and the prospects for its end are distant. Although most refugees want to return to Myanmar, the chances of repatriation are low due to the reluctance of the authorities there. Prolonging the current situation threatens to worsen the living conditions of refugees, increase the burden on Bangladesh and perhaps pose a challenge to the security of the region. The international community should continue helping Rohingya, increase pressure on Myanmar and look for innovative ways to end the crisis.

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