WorldRohingya crisis: Aid falls and hope fades

UNHCR’s Bangladesh representative, Ivo Freisen, says declining humanitarian funding is eroding hope among Rohingya refugees. More than one million stateless people remain in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar nine years after fleeing Myanmar, with about 95 percent relying fully or largely on aid. Limited education and opportunities are prompting some young people to attempt dangerous sea journeys. Freisen says a lasting solution requires conditions for a safe, voluntary and sustainable return, alongside action on discrimination, citizenship and freedom of movement.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 16:00Original