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Around 8,000 Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Intensified Violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State
Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have sought refuge in Bangladesh in recent months due to escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
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by News Desk
2024-09-04
Around 8,000 Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Intensified Violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State

Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh, escaping the intensifying violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state, according to Bangladeshi officials. The conflict, which has been exacerbated by ongoing clashes between Myanmar's ruling junta and the Arakan Army—a prominent ethnic militia composed primarily of Buddhists—has driven a significant increase in refugee numbers.

 

Mohammad Shamsud Douza, a senior official responsible for refugee affairs in Bangladesh, reported that most of the Rohingya arrivals occurred over the past two months. He highlighted the strain on Bangladesh, stating, "Bangladesh is already over-burdened and unable to accommodate any more Rohingya."

 

The Bangladeshi government, which has not previously provided a specific estimate for recent Rohingya arrivals, is preparing to address the escalating situation. Mohammad Touhid Hossain, the country’s de-facto foreign minister, announced that a "serious discussion at the cabinet" will be held within the next few days to tackle the growing refugee crisis.

 

The influx of Rohingya refugees adds to the already significant burden on Bangladesh, which has been hosting hundreds of thousands of Rohingya since the 2017 crisis that saw a large exodus from Myanmar. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, as humanitarian concerns mount amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

 
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