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Sunday, 24 November 2024,
Press Release: Fortify Rights
(COX’S BAZAR, November 19, 2024)–The Interim Government of Bangladesh should immediately stop the forced return of Rohingya fleeing deadly violence and ongoing genocide in Rakhine State, Myanmar, Fortify Rights said today. A new investigation by Fortify Rights documents how the Bangladesh border guard forces continue to push Rohingya back to Myanmar.
“Bangladesh’s interim government has promised to turn a new page for the country and respect human rights after a decade of brutal abuses under Sheikh Hasina’s government,” said Zaw Win, Human Rights Specialist at Fortify Rights. “The interim government’s commitment to human rights should include protecting the rights of Rohingya who are fleeing genocidal violence in Myanmar. Bangladesh should allow Rohingya to cross safely into Bangladesh and formally recognize their rights as refugees.”