recommendations
Based on the findings detailed in this report, YCR offers 39 recommendations addressed to the
Government of Bangladesh, the international community, and humanitarian organisations working
in the camp, with the aim of improving freedom of movement and access to other basic human rights
for Rohingya living in the refugee camps. Although a brief summary of the recommendations is
provided here, please see the full list of detailed recommendations at the conclusion of the report.
To the Government of Bangladesh
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Eliminate restrictions on freedom of movement within the refugee camps by revoking official policies that restrict the movement of refugees.
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Remove refugee camp curfews.
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Immediately halt the current strategy of using restrictions to coerce Rohingya to relocate to Bhasan Char Island Camp or return to Myanmar.
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Remove policies that prevent Rohingya from working both inside and outside of the refugee camps.
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Ensure transparency and clarity in the communication of camp policies, restrictions, and laws.
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Consider replacing the APBn with the Bangladesh military as the force tasked with camp security as an immediate solution to combat violence, extortion, and other corrupt practices.
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Adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, violence, SGBV, extortion, theft,
and forced labour by government forces operating within the refugee camps.
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Investigate and prosecute APBn abuses against Rohingya, including cases of violence, extortion,
theft, falsification of evidence, arbitrary detention, and arbitrary prohibitions against movement.
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Remove all barbed wire fences surrounding the mainland refugee camps.
To the International Community
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Donor governments and United Nations organisations should end the current approach of
government appeasement by prioritising the rights of Rohingya living in Bangladesh and holding Government of Bangladesh officials accountable for abuses against Rohingya refugees.
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Donor governments should advocate with Government of Bangladesh officials for the removal of restrictions on Rohingya movement, work, and education and the immediate end
to abuses used to enforce restrictions such as violence, extortion, and forced labour.
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The international community, including United Nations agencies, donor governments, media, and human rights organisations should raise awareness and engage
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