Bangladesh and India may sustain Rohingya policies
Friday, September 8, 2017
Subject
Bangladeshi and Indian approaches to the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Significance
An estimated 164,000 Rohingya refugees have crossed the border into Bangladesh since August 25, fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Over 400,000 already inhabit camps in Bangladesh, while 40,000 Rohingyas are thought to reside in India.
Impacts
- Any further attacks by Rohingya insurgents may force aid agencies out of Rakhine state.
- Following Malaysia’s lead, more ASEAN countries may increase diplomatic pressure on Myanmar.
- Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar will increase.
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