Page 135 - Beautiful Rohingyas

administration. In brief, the religious free-

dom and rights of the Rohingya Muslims
have been taken away from them in every
respect and they are disallowed from observing
their religious rights.

In the attacks targeting Muslims living in Ara-
kan state in Myanmar in 2012 and 2013, a total of
140,000 were left homeless. Tens of thousands of Mus-
lims even take the risk of drowning in makeshift boats
to seek shelter in neighboring countries like Thailand,
Malaysia and Australia as a last resort. What is more,

they pay large sum amounts to human traffickers for
this venture putting their lives at stake.

Bangladesh is one of the countries where Muslims from Ara-
kan head towards for the most part. It is actually amongst the poo-
rest nations in the world; nevertheless, there are about 500,000
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh where they try to stay alive
under trying circumstances in camps, living through severe prob-
lems meeting the most essential humanitarian needs like infras-
tructure, hygiene, health, education, accommodation, sanitary
water, nutrition and clothing. Despite all these difficulties, the

Muslims of Arakan still seek shelter in Bangladesh, though the
country does not admit them.

Just for a moment put yourself in the position of these people.
In the land you know as your own country, you are subjected to all
kinds of persecution, you cannot find the means to feed or clothe
your infant, or protect the chastity of your children and wife; what
is more, you witness their humiliation and death. By all means,
this is one of the most grievous experiences one could be faced
with in his lifetime.