The UN has called on the international community to help the Rohingya refugees

The UN has asked the international community to allocate 852.4 million dollars to help the approximately 1 million Rohingya Muslims who fled Myanmar 7 years ago and the government of Bangladesh, which received them.

The United Nations (UN) has called on the international community to allocate $852.4 million in 2024 to help Arakanese refugees and their host country, Bangladesh.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR ) said in a written statement that the "Arakan 2024 Joint Response Plan to the Humanitarian Crisis" prepared by the UN and its partners has begun to be implemented under the leadership of the Bangladeshi authorities.

The document called on the international community to double aid to Rohingya refugees and host communities, noting that $852.4 million is needed to help an estimated 1.35 million people, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, their hosts and other communities.

The UN also noted that the conflict in Myanmar continues to escalate. It was emphasized that international solidarity with Bangladesh and protection of refugees is more necessary than ever.

In the statement, it was noted that about 1 million Rohingya refugees live in Bangladesh, most of them fled Myanmar 7 years ago.