Why the Rohingya seek hope across high seas

The Daily Star
San Thai Shin
Thu Dec 21, 2023 

The decision to make this treacherous journey is driven by the numerous challenges we face in refugee camps

The world must not forget the Rohingya. FILE PHOTO: STAR

The hardships of our lives have compelled many Rohingya to make the difficult choice to migrate to different destinations. Since 2012, many amongst us have migrated to Malaysia via an irregular route encompassing Myanmar's mountains, the sea, and the Thai border. Despite the high number of detentions and people going missing in Myanmar and Thailand in this process, the refugees continue to knowingly opt for this path. Meanwhile, human trafficking remains rampant in camps.