UN seeks access to Bangladeshi Rohingya refugee island | News | DW
UN seeks access to Bangladeshi Rohingya refugee island Bangladesh has transferred hundreds of Rohingya refugees to Bhashan Char, a low-lying island prone to cyclones and floods. The move comes amid criticism from international aid groups. Rights groups say the Rohingya refugees are being removed against their will The UN urged Bangladesh on Thursday to allow officials to inspect a remote island where the government shipped 1,600 Rohingya refugees last week. Bangladeshi naval vessels began the transfers on December 4 despite some reports saying that they forced to refugees to go. The global ...
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