Myanmar: Nine years on, the Rohingya are still waiting for justice

Country: Myanmar Source: UN Human Rights Council Geneva, 24 August – Tomorrow marks nine years since the Myanmar security forces launched violent operations against the Rohingya in Rakhine State, resulting in widespread killings, sexual violence and destruction of homes and livelihoods. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya were forced to flee to Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries. Nine years later they remain forcibly displaced, unable to safely return to their homes. To date, no one has b