Mass exodus
Facing state persecution in two countries, Rohingya have been pushed to flee at an alarming rate
Two reports chronicle the alarming state of refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh. In 2022, there was a 360% increase in the number of Rohingya attempting deadly sea crossings in these two countries
20 Rohingya die on a boat stranded in the Andaman Sea
The boat has been adrift at sea since its engine broke down, stranding around 160 Rohingya for weeks without food, water, or medication
Crimes against humanity are being systematically committed in Myanmar, says report
The report by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar has found that rape and other sexual-forms of violence, and crimes against children have been perpetrated by members of the security forces and armed groups