Why do technocrats and UN officials continue to describe the Rohingya as a “burden” and talk about “burden-sharing”?
They are survivors of genocide who were driven from their homes and forced to seek refuge.
It’s shocking to me to hear the head of UNHCR in Bangladesh using that term.
My Rohingya friends and colleagues are not burdens.
My mother is going through a difficult situation in Maungdaw in Rakhine state, due to lack of advance treatment in Myanmar, it might be complicated to recover soon. I'm asking for your prayers during this holy festival for my mother. 🙏
The CEC #members of the Team of Shabe Bazaar (TSB), are pleased to announce the reformation and renaming of our #organization to the Rohingya Advocacy and Awareness Association (RAAA). This decision was made #collectively by our committee.
Rohingya Refugee Camp No. 5 in Kontbazar District. Bangladesh According to sources in the refugee camp, fighting between two armed groups has continued since this evening in Rohingya Refugee Camp No. 5 in Kontbazar District.