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Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh  
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Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar, with 10, 000 new arrivals every day. The circumstances they left were life-threatening but the conditions where they now live are squalid and desperate. Please watch this BRAC video to find out how...
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BRAC
http://www.brac.net

Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar, with 10, 000 new arrivals every day. The circumstances they left were life-threatening but the conditions where they now live are squalid and desperate. Please watch this BRAC video to find out how Faces of Hope has donated and what you can also do to help:
https://www.facebook.com/BRACWorld/videos/vb.25480500554/10155875205235555/?type=2&theater
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  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Muslim boy in front of makeshift home.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Rofika, 14 years old, grinding tamarind in her home. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Samsida Bagum has six children. One day the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house and three men raped her for three days before burning it down and throwing her in the river. She felt that she lost her mind and was desperate to find her children. The villagers helped her find them and they manged to escape to here. Her husband is also here, doing some business.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Toyab and his wife Aiwong escaped after their home in Myanmar was burned down by Myanmar militants. He jumped in the river to escape and he shows me the bullet holes in his back where the army shot him. They now live with their two babies under a black plastic tarp that is like an oven in in the searing heat. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Toyab and his wife Aiwong escaped after their home in Myanmar was burned down by Myanmar militants. He jumped in the river to escape and he shows me the bullet holes in his back where the army shot him. They now live with their two babies under a black plastic tarp that is like an oven in in the searing heat. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Boy in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Nur Kioz came alone to Bangladesh, as the Myanmar military killed her whole family. First they killed her husband then burned her three childen, ages 4,2,1. They cut her with a knife but she managed to escape by taking a boat to Bangladesh and then climbing a mounatin to get here. She cries every night missing her children. Model released
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Girl in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Family that escaped because Burmese militants burned down their home in Myanmar. In her makeshift home in the camp. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Lotina Sa is a widow, and says she is 100 years old. She has lived on and has owned this area of land for 80 years that the refugees now live on. Her son collects 500 TK or about US$6 a month from each person to stay on her land. This was still Pakistan back when she was born.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Girl playing dress up.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Woman in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Woman in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Boy in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Boy standing in front of American flag door.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Muslim boy in front of makeshift home.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. <br /> Setera (in the orange shawl) managed to escape from Myanmar two months ago (crying as she tells me the story). Three months ago they had seven children when the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house. She was standing with a baby on her hip, they burned down her house and threw her baby into the burning fire. She and her young daughter were raped repeatedly. Her husband was bady cut and her daughter's husband was taken to jail. They managed to escape. Her daughter, Jannatra is pregnant and came only three days ago. There is nothing for them to do here, they can't work. Her husband in the street as many are, just begging. The only thing they get from the Bengali government is some rice each month. With her young daughter.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Nurbegum has lived here nine years and recently got a job as a garment worker. She is pregnant and wears henna because she is recently married. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Semon Khatun escaped her 25 years ago with her four children when her husband was killed by Myanmar militants. Model released
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Family in front of their maksift home in camp, that escaped because Burmese militants burned down their home in Myanmar. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. <br /> Setera (in the orange shawl) managed to escape from Myanmar two months ago (crying as she tells me the story). Three months ago they had seven children when the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house. She was standing with a baby on her hip, they burned down her house and threw her baby into the burning fire. She and her young daughter were raped repeatedly. Her husband was bady cut and her daughter's husband was taken to jail. They managed to escape. Her daughter, Jannatra is pregnant and came only three days ago. There is nothing for them to do here, they can't work. Her husband in the street as many are, just begging. The only thing they get from the Bengali government is some rice each month.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. <br /> Setera (in the orange shawl) managed to escape from Myanmar two months ago (crying as she tells me the story). Three months ago they had seven children when the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house. She was standing with a baby on her hip, they burned down her house and threw her baby into the burning fire. She and her young daughter were raped repeatedly. Her husband was bady cut and her daughter's husband was taken to jail. They managed to escape. Her daughter, Jannatra is pregnant and came only three days ago. There is nothing for them to do here, they can't work. Her husband in the street as many are, just begging. The only thing they get from the Bengali government is some rice each month.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. <br /> Setera (in the orange shawl) managed to escape from Myanmar two months ago (crying as she tells me the story). Three months ago they had seven children when the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house. She was standing with a baby on her hip, they burned down her house and threw her baby into the burning fire. She and her young daughter were raped repeatedly. Her husband was bady cut and her daughter's husband was taken to jail. They managed to escape. Her daughter, Jannatra is pregnant and came only three days ago. There is nothing for them to do here, they can't work. Her husband in the street as many are, just begging. The only thing they get from the Bengali government is some rice each month.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. <br /> Setera (in the orange shawl) managed to escape from Myanmar two months ago (crying as she tells me the story). Three months ago they had seven children when the Myanmar military broke down the door to her house. She was standing with a baby on her hip, they burned down her house and threw her baby into the burning fire. She and her young daughter were raped repeatedly. Her husband was bady cut and her daughter's husband was taken to jail. They managed to escape. Her daughter, Jannatra is pregnant and came only three days ago. There is nothing for them to do here, they can't work. Her husband in the street as many are, just begging. The only thing they get from the Bengali government is some rice each month.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Girl in red with water jug.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. A long wait at the pump for the water to turn on so it can be collected.
    Bangladesh, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. Leda Rohingya Refugee Camp. The...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Children in the camp.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 migrants and refugees living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Old man.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Children attending the Seagull Primary School. Munni teacher, Rowsun (head principal in pink). Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Girl in red with water jug.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Ayesha and Nur Mohamed have been here nine years and maintain their refugee registration status. Their grandaughter Jannatara was born here. Model released
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
  • Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group denied citizenship in Burma/Myanmar have escaped persecution from Burmese militants in their country. There are up to 500,000 refugees and migrants living in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar. Ayesha and Nur Mohamed have been here nine years and maintain their refugee registration status. Their grandaughter Jannatara was born here. Model released.
    Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar. Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp. The Rohingya,...
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