How Bangladesh treats Rohingya refugees as a surplus population for profit, control, and global leverage. Read my Himal article for a deeper look.
How the OIC, despite supporting the Rohingya at the ICJ, engaged with figures tied to armed groups and Myanmar’s military in Bangladesh’s refugee camps.
Discreet Diplomacy or Cowboy Diplomacy?
Critique of controversial role of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) in the Rohingya crisis and Myanmar peace process. Accusations of secret meetings, lack of transparency, and alignment with the Myanmar military junta, raising questions about HD's impartiality and impact on conflict resolution
The Myanmar National Unity Government's response to arrest warrants for Aung San Suu Kyi by the Argentine court and others attempts to rewrite history and undermines justice for the Rohingya.
How Dil Mohammed, a former smuggler and military informant, has become a dominant force in Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps, coercing families into providing fighters
The Last Rohingya Enclave in Myanmar is Emptying
Thousands of Rohingya have been forcibly displaced from Maungdaw by the Arakan Army, facing starvation, violence, and forced recruitment. Read about their struggle for survival and escape.
Bangladesh’s Missteps and Missed Opportunities
Bangladesh’s restrictive policies and impractical repatriation goals are deepening the Rohingya crisis, creating instability and despair. Read an analysis of how these actions impact the Rohingya and the region.
The Human Cost of Military Coercion on the Rohingya
Abul Kalam, a young Rohingya man, shares his harrowing experience of forced recruitment into the Myanmar military. His story exposes the junta’s brutal tactics, the discrimination faced by Rohingya recruits, and the devastating impact of conflict on his family and community.
A Realpolitik Recalibration of the Rohingya Crisis?
Bangladesh's interim government signals a shift in its approach to Myanmar—embracing realpolitik and controversial strategies that may further jeopardise Rohingya welfare. Discover the implications in this analysis.
Why History and Reality Make Safe Zones an Unsafe Solution
Safe zones in Rakhine State are being promoted as a solution for the Rohingya crisis, but history and ground realities reveal their flaws. Read why these proposals risk worsening the crisis.
A leaked document uncovers secret military collaboration between Myanmar and Bangladesh targeting Rohingya insurgents.