UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi stated that resolving the Rohingya crisis requires decisive action within Myanmar, where the problem originated. He addressed the UN General Assembly High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar on Tuesday at UN Headquarters.
Grandi recalled that eight years ago, violence by Myanmar's military forced 750,000 Rohingyas to flee to Bangladesh, while others remained displaced in Rakhine State. Despite the Arakan Army now controlling most of the state, conditions have not improved for Rohingyas, who face arbitrary arrest, restricted healthcare and education access, forced labor, and daily racism.
He thanked Bangladesh for hosting nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and receiving another 150,000 since fighting resumed in 2024. International financial institutions have provided more than $1.25 billion in support, but the humanitarian response remains severely underfunded.
Grandi warned that without additional resources, essential aid cuts could lead to child malnutrition and dangerous refugee sea journeys. He urged the global community to increase funding, resettlement opportunities, and engagement with Myanmar authorities to secure humanitarian access and pursue lasting solutions.
Grandi recalled that eight years ago, violence by Myanmar's military forced 750,000 Rohingyas to flee to Bangladesh, while others remained displaced in Rakhine State. Despite the Arakan Army now controlling most of the state, conditions have not improved for Rohingyas, who face arbitrary arrest, restricted healthcare and education access, forced labor, and daily racism.
He thanked Bangladesh for hosting nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and receiving another 150,000 since fighting resumed in 2024. International financial institutions have provided more than $1.25 billion in support, but the humanitarian response remains severely underfunded.
Grandi warned that without additional resources, essential aid cuts could lead to child malnutrition and dangerous refugee sea journeys. He urged the global community to increase funding, resettlement opportunities, and engagement with Myanmar authorities to secure humanitarian access and pursue lasting solutions.
