Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp Fire: Hundreds of Homes Destroyed, Thousands Displaced

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A fire has devastated⁢ a Rohingya⁤ refugee camp​ in ​Cox’s⁢ Bazar,​ Bangladesh.

* ​ Impact: The fire destroyed 335 shelters and damaged 72 more, along with vital infrastructure like water/sanitation points and learning centers. Many refugees lost‍ their​ homes and possessions, including critically important documents.
* Response: Firefighters took three hours to control the blaze.The Norwegian Refugee Council and other aid organizations are providing assistance.
* ​ Context: Over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar⁢ to⁣ Bangladesh⁢ in 2017 due to a brutal military crackdown, facing accusations of⁣ ethnic cleansing‌ and genocide.
* ⁣ Legal action: Myanmar is ⁢currently facing accusations of violating the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
* Ongoing Conflict: Fighting continues in Rakhine state, Myanmar, further destabilizing the region and impacting‍ the Rohingya‌ population.