The Rohingya crisis: a people in exile

When the Myanmar military razed Rohingya communities to the ground last year, killing and raping thousands of people, the persecuted minority fled to Bangladesh. Families walked for days through jungle and across mountain ranges, and braved the dangerous passage across the Bay of Bengal. The million who arrived in and around Cox’s Bazar continue to face threats to their safety – at least 40,000 children are alone and unprotected. Despite the very uncertain future, the Rohingya are fighting to rebuild their lives.

This exhibition is a powerful exploration of the lives and experiences of Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. Photographer Renaud Philippe captures life in the world’s largest refugee settlement where one million people struggle to survive. These photographs capture both the lived horror of the ethnic cleansing and the indomitable spirit of this oppressed minority.

SOS Children’s Villages is supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and helping children cope with the upheaval, loss and abuse they have experienced during this crisis.

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