Press release
20th September, 2024
Human Chain Protest Against the Ongoing Rohingya Genocide Led by the Arakan Army
On Friday, at 3 PM in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, the United Youth Movement Bangladesh organized a human chain protest, calling for an end to the ongoing genocide of Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Arakan State, led by the terrorist Arakan Army. The protest also demanded the safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees currently sheltered in Bangladesh. The Arakan Army, which threatens Bangladesh’s sovereignty, has been perpetuating violence and persecution against the Rohingya, forcing them to flee to the neighboring countries.
The primary aim of this protest was to raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide and to rally the people of Bangladesh against the Arakan Army’s hostile activities. The leaders of the United Youth Movement Bangladesh highlighted the severe atrocities committed by this terrorist organization and its devastating impact on the Rohingya people. Speakers at the event emphasized the continued violence by the Arakan Army has driven thousands of Rohingya to seek refuge in Bangladesh, exacerbating the ongoing refugee crisis and creating additional challenges for the country.
The protest saw active participation from citizens of various backgrounds, demonstrating widespread solidarity with the Rohingya cause. The United Youth Movement Bangladesh reiterated their call for urgent international intervention, urging the global community to take decisive steps towards finding a permanent solution to this humanitarian crisis.
Representatives from both print and electronic media were present to cover the event, interviewing the organization’s leaders about their stance on the Rohingya issue and their future plans. In these interviews, the leadership stressed the necessity of immediate and safe repatriation for the Rohingya people and called for the international community to take stronger actions against the Arakan Army. They also underlined the importance of protecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty in the face of these ongoing challenges. Moreover, the speakers highlighted the need for nationwide efforts to increase social awareness and address the refugee situation more effectively.
The human chain protest received significant media coverage and has played a crucial role in raising public awareness across Bangladesh about the plight of the Rohingya and the need for collective action. The United Youth Movement Bangladesh announced that further programs will be organized in the future to maintain momentum on this issue, both at the national and international levels, to contribute to resolving the crisis.
Md. Daif Salemoon
President
United Youth Movement Bangladesh
