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Rohingya proof of belonging: the fragile papers that survived a century of exile

Timeline of Rohingya Displacement: A Century of Exile and Survival

For decades, the Rohingya people have endured a cycle of displacement due to oppression and discrimination in their homeland of Arakan State. While international discourse often views the 2017 exodus as a singular crisis, historical records indicate it was the final phase of a decades-long process of exclusion and periodic expulsion. This process has transformed an indigenous community with roots dating back to the 15th-century Arakan Kingdom into the world’s largest stateles

Azim Ullah

Feb 1915 min read

‘My only crime was my identity’: A Rohingya teacher on seven months in Arakan Army detention

For seven months, Noor Alam disappeared into a dark detention centre controlled of 'Arakan Army'. A common village teacher and father who was dragged from his home, handcuffed in front of his daughters, and thrust into a world of torture, humiliation, and fear. His only “crime” was his identity. This is the story of how a respected community member became a prisoner in his own homeland and how he survived to tell the truth.

Ayub Khan Dkl

Feb 174 min read