Rohingya refugees face eternal exile in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's transfer of Rohingya refugees to the camp on the island of Bhasan Char sparked strong criticism from human rights groups, which denounced the living conditions on a remote island, especially a lack of freedom of movement.

On a recent visit to Bangladesh, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi appealed for sustained and predictable support for Rohingya refugees and their host communities. According to a UNHCR statement dated May 25, "some 28,000 Rohingya refugees have been relocated to Bhasan Char by the Government of Bangladesh, and the High Commissioner observed that essential humanitarian services have been scaled up. He called for continued strong government leadership on the island, enhanced education services, skills development and livelihood initiatives".

>> Watch our previous Reporters show: No way home for the Rohingya

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