"The dire humanitarian situation in both Myanmar and Bangladesh, exacerbated by funding cuts, is having a devastating impact on the lives of Rohingya people. More and more are resorting to dangerous journeys to seek safety, protection and a dignified life for themselves and their families."
"He said their boat sank close to Langkawi. He said he was in the same boat with her and that he and a few others were rescued by another boat and taken away, but everyone else died. Her 10-year-old daughter was among those who drowned, one of the 892 Rohingya who died or went missing in 2025."
Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's 2017 persecution campaign continue facing deadly circumstances. Over 700,000 Rohingya have sought refuge in Cox's Bazar camps in Bangladesh, with the population exceeding 1 million following additional displacement in 2024. In 2025, 892 Rohingya died or went missing during sea crossings, primarily attempting to reach Malaysia—matching 2013's death toll and representing the highest in over a decade. Deteriorating humanitarian conditions, including scarce employment and reduced food rations due to funding cuts, force desperate families to undertake perilous journeys. Smuggling networks operate within camps, exploiting vulnerable populations seeking better lives abroad.
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