The impact of the Myanmar civil war on the Rohingya crisis
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Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the escalation of civil conflict in Rakhine State resulted in the displacement of over 150,000 Rohingya people. Both the ruling military government and the Arakan Army rebel group have been accused of perpetrating targeted attacks, forced conscription, and massacres against the Rohingya minority. Investigations by Al Jazeera, in collaboration with Myanmar Witness and citizen journalists, further alleged that the Arakan Army is connected to human trafficking operations involving women and children. This situation complicates an existing humanitarian crisis where one million Rohingya currently reside in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Consequences
Bangladesh faces increasing difficulties in implementing its repatriation scheme for Rohingya refugees due to the persistent violence and the involvement of various armed groups. The ongoing conflict and reports of continued instability within Rakhine State suggest that the displacement of the Rohingya population will remain a significant transnational humanitarian challenge.
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