⏵ Acknowledgement
We express our deepest gratitude to the funder whose generous funding made this report possible.
Without their support, our efforts to document the atrocities and lived realities of the Rohingya
people in Rakhine would have remained unfulfilled. It is through their financial contribution that
our ideas were transformed into this comprehensive documentation of persecution and suffering,
and for this, we thank them sincerely from the heart.
We are equally indebted to the victims who courageously came forward to share their testimonies
of violence and displacement. Despite the pervasive climate of surveillance, fear, and threats to
personal safety, their willingness to speak out has been invaluable. In particular, we extend
profound respect and gratitude to the survivors of sexual violence who, despite the stigma and
silence that often surrounds such acts, bravely recounted their traumatic experiences. Their voices
for this report serve as a testament to their resilience and strength.
We also acknowledge the tireless work of our research team, the principal researcher, R4R office
staff, ground team in Sittwe, Rakhine state and Yangon, Myanmar and dedicated volunteers,
whose commitment and perseverance brought this report to completion. Their collaborative
efforts, often in challenging and high-risk conditions, have been instrumental in every stage of
this project.
Additionally, we extend our thanks to human rights organizations, activists, and allied networks
whose support and guidance, whether direct or indirect, provided vital assistance in shaping this
report. We are grateful to our anonymous friends in Delhi who extended their help in countless
ways, both big and small, enabling us to navigate obstacles and sustain our work during difficult
times. To all those mentioned and many unnamed, this report stands as a collective achievement
made possible by your trust, courage, and energetic support.
Finally, we are grateful to everyone who helped improve this document. Thank you to the
reviewers, Dr. Natalie Brinham, and the R4R editor team for their valuable edits and suggestions.
We also appreciate support and are highly thankful to the graphic designer and photo contributors
for their great work.
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