I call on the Int'l community to immediately respond to the situation in #Rakhine #state and protect all the civilians from killing, burning, fleeing and other human rights violations before we lose all the lives. #Rohingya are at extreme risk and have nowhere to go.

The United States is deeply troubled by the reports of increased violence and intercommunal tension in Rakhine State, including reports of towns being burned and residents, including Rohingya, being displaced. state.gov/on-the-situati…

Good reading piece. 👇

Disappointing? No, I've been disappointed consistently by the leadership of the resistance government. I'm sorry, if your governance will be this lackluster then make the space for those who can lead. Not naming #AA as the aggressor is what you've always done. Governing in fear.

Fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA) has escalated in the western state of Rakhine in recent days, putting thousands of mostly Muslim Rohingya who live in the area at increased risk. 👇details aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/21…

Women are the heroes of society and community, in this photo below women are risking their lives with sticks and protecting their sons, fathers, brothers and husbands from abduction. People in camps must be protected from any forced recruitment or repatriation.
#Rohingya

This is a CRITICAL MOMENT for Rohingya refugees.

Right now, they are fending off the abduction of their sons with sticks as armed groups shoot at them and try to drag terrified youth off to Myanmar as sacrifical lambs.

Have no doubt that the people are unified against these

Hundreds of youths are under high risk, it’s even hard for the international community and others to protect refugees while the host government and authorities support the crime and forced recruitment. All the parties in camps must stop forcing people to go to Burma just now.

People in Cox's Bazar camp aren’t safe at all, men are being forcibly recruited and sent back to #Burma in the war. There is no safe place for them to hide, Bangladesh must play its role and feel responsible for all the crimes committed against Rohingya these days.

“ Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State “👇 ohchr.org/en/statements-…

Away from headlines, conflict and violence in Myanmar are dramatically worsening, including in Northern Rakhine. I appeal to all parties to ensure the security of civilians and humanitarians, and to neighbouring countries to allow safe access to refugees fleeing for their lives.

The #Arakan #Army is bound by obligations under international humanitarian law and is required to investigate possible violations of international humanitarian law by troops under its command. Says ⁦Special Advisory Council for Myanmar⁩ specialadvisorycouncil.org/2024/05/crisis…

It was the Arakan Army (AA) that set the Rohingya houses on fire in downtown Buthidaung. When a Rohingya tried to extinguish the fire, an AA member shot him, an eyewitness said.

Situation for the Ro in Rakhine state is worse than ever in history, and civilians are in urgent need of legal protection. ( thous and hundreds of families are now displaced while their homes are burnt down, and with no food or drink risking their lives)
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

We thank and appreciate all the gov donors, UN Agencies who have been supporting the Rohingya refugees and call on international community for their more contribution and attention while genocide have been continued in #Burma for the remaining members of the #Rohingya community.

dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/for…
“ The United States has announced a contribution of $7.6 million and Norway has announced a contribution of $600,535 (NOK 6.5 million). Besides, Japan has already contributed $2.6 million, according to a statement “

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there, whose advice, support, sacrifice and love keeps us alive today:)

Prayers are for those left behind with no food or drinks, every woman contributes to this world by bringing a child. ❤️🙏🏻
#HappyMothersDay

All the armed groups in Burma must be held accountable for all the crimes, attacks, forced recruitment and arrest against the Rohingya. Whoever is the authority in the state is responsible for all atrocities. Rohingya are now the target of both parties:(
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Just had a great meeting with the #Bangladesh #desk at the state about their work to support Rohingya refugees in Southeast Asia and more broadly on the recent developments in #Burma Rakhine State.

“ As an armed resistance group seeks to expand its control in Rakhine State, a way forward on the Rohingya issue remains unclear “ By ⁦Jessica Olney⁩

More details below 👇 usip.org/publications/2…