The Rohingya Crisis: Myanmar and Bangladesh - Conflict


Regions where Rohingya are located

The Rohingya people are an ethnic minority group who represent a large majority of the muslim population in Myanmar. The Rohingyas have their own culture, language and beliefs which differ from the beliefs of the government in Myanmar. The government in Myanmar is of the Buddhist faith and does not recognize the Rohingya people as a separate entity deserving of citizenship. The government views them as illegal immigrants from bangladesh, and excludes the Rohingya from their census. In the last three years or so the Rohingya people have begun migrating out of Myanmar in order to escape the violence and abuse they currently face on behalf of the Myanmar government. Rohingya women and young girls have been both raped and abused by Myanmar military and numerous amounts of Rohingya people have been killed by Myanmar officials. The situation in Rohingya has been regarded as one of the world's worst refugee crisis, with many Rohingyan refugees residing in camps, makeshift shelters and tents. One could say that the conflict was at its peak in the period between August 25th and September 25th of 2017. Rohingyas are fleeing Myanmar in overwhelmingly large numbers, often without any belongings and a for sure place to call home. Luckily for Rohingyas, other nations have stepped in to aid them. The United Nations, United States and other state groups have all provided the Rohingyas with shelter, food, and access to healthcare providers.The conflict in Myanmar is both structural and cultural, it is ongoing and there have not been any steps taken toward establishing peace within the region.

“Myanmar Rohingya: What You Need to Know about the Crisis.” BBC News, BBC, 24 Apr. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41566561.

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