In 2017, the Myanmar military’s persecution of
the Rohingya forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in
search of safety. Since then, more than 900,00 Rohingya refugees have
lived in dire conditions in Bangladesh, and about 600,000 Rohingya remain at
risk in Myanmar.
Displaced Rohingya have faced growing insecurity, restrictions
to their freedom, and limitations to accessing livelihoods and education. Those
who were forced to leave their homes are unable to return safely, and those
within Myanmar still face the threat of violence with the military that
targeted them directly in charge since a coup in February 2021. And for the
past five years, their demands for justice and accountability have not
been met.
Until now.
In March of this year, the United States finally declared the
crimes committed against the Rohingya what they are: genocide.
This determination is a meaningful step toward justice for the
Rohingya and shows solidarity with them and others that are at risk of
persecution at the hands of the Myanmar military. This will help hold the
military junta accountable and prevent future atrocities.
Fortify Rights and Refugees
International asked what the U.S. genocide determination means to Rohingya
refugees living in camps in Bangladesh. Watch the video to hear what they had
to say.
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