Nine years after the onset of the genocide that forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee Myanmar, refugees residing in the Cox’s Bazar camps in Bangladesh have organized protests to draw attention to their deteriorating living conditions. The demonstrations come at a time of increasing instability for the displaced population, as international humanitarian support has faced significant reductions.

Beyond the challenges within the Bangladesh camps, the Rohingya face mounting pressure across the region. Reports indicate that refugees in Malaysia and India are increasingly subject to forced evictions, further limiting their options for safety and stability. The protests serve as a public appeal for renewed international attention to the ongoing crisis, which remains unresolved nearly a decade later. While the humanitarian situation is widely acknowledged as dire, there is currently no consensus among international stakeholders on a long-term solution for repatriation or permanent resettlement. The refugees continue to navigate a landscape of shrinking aid budgets and limited legal protections in their host countries.