Bangladesh revolution sparks new hopes among Rohingya
Thursday, 26 September 2024 The ousting of Bangladesh's ex-premier Sheikh Hasina has sparked hope among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. Under her rule, the camps suffered from malnutrition and violence. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, now heading an interim government, vows continued support and is lobbying for more international aid to address their plight.
Rohingya refugees have endured years of boredom, misery and violence in Bangladesh -- but last month's overthrow of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina has given some fresh hope for the future.
Hasina was initially lauded by the international community in 2017 for opening the borders to hundreds...
Thursday, 26 September 2024
