Bangladeshi leader demands justice for Rohingya
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Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh mark the eighth anniversary of their forced exodus from Myanmar with a mass march through the world's largest refugee camp. With an estimated 1.5 million people now residing in the camps, Bangladesh's interim leader warns that the country can no longer bear this burden alone.
Breakdown
- Rohingya refugees marched in Bangladesh camps, marking eight years since the mass exodus from Myanmar.
- The camps now house about 1.5 million people, making them the world's largest refugee settlement. 43s
- Bangladesh's interim leader stated the country can no longer bear the refugee burden alone. 50s
- International donor funding for Rohingya aid has seen a 60% shortfall this year. 1m 23s
- Rohingya refugees continue to call for justice and the right to return home, but prospects remain unlikely. 1m 45s