The Intelligence from The Economist Minority report: the Rohingya, five years on
Sep 16, 2022
Charlie McCann, Southeast Asia correspondent, and Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor, delve into the dire situation of the Rohingya five years after their exodus from Myanmar. They discuss the horrific living conditions of refugees in Bangladesh and the ongoing violence in Myanmar. The conversation also shifts to Central Asia's proposed railways, highlighting their potential to reduce reliance on Russia while bolstering ties with China. It's a compelling mix of humanitarian crisis and evolving trade dynamics that paints a stark picture of resilience and geopolitical shifts.
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Rohingya Woman's Testimony
- A Rohingya woman in a Bangladesh refugee camp recounted the Burmese army killing her husband and children.
- This illustrates the brutality faced by the Rohingya people five years after their expulsion from Myanmar.
Rohingya Population Decline
- The Burmese army is slowly eliminating the Rohingya population in Myanmar.
- Before 2017, 1.3 million Rohingyas lived in Myanmar; now, only around 600,000 remain.
Past Violence Against Rohingya
- In 2012, mobs and the Burmese army destroyed Rohingya villages, killing hundreds and forcing 140,000 into camps.
- A larger campaign in 2017 resulted in the exodus of 750,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh.