Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh commemorated the seventh anniversary of their mass exodus from Myanmar, calling for a safe return to Rakhine state. The refugees gathered at Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar district, displaying banners with messages of hope and citizenship. The exodus began on Aug. 25, 2017, as refugees fled to Bangladesh amid violence in Rakhine state.
Myanmar's crackdown, triggered by insurgent attacks, led to accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide. Bangladesh opened its borders, allowing over 700,000 refugees to seek shelter. Efforts to repatriate them have faced challenges due to ongoing violence in Rakhine state.
