Rohingya Repatriation Set To Begin, As Amnesty Revokes Award To Aung San Suu Kyi

The long-planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh back to Myanmar is set to begin later this week — and refugees are reportedly fleeing camps to avoid being sent back to the country they fled. Many refugees have said they fear for their lives if they should return to Myanmar.

Aid groups and international organizations have warned that repatriation, given current conditions in Myanmar, cannot possibly be voluntary, safe and dignified.

"The Bangladesh authorities have said they will not force people to go back, but no return under present circumstances can be voluntary," the International Crisis Group wrote on Monday.