recommendations
To the Government of Bangladesh
01.
Eliminate restrictions on freedom of movement within the camp by revoking official policies that restrict movement, and by replacing these with policies that
allow for Rohingya freedom of movement within and outside of the camps in
Cox’s Bazar District. Publicly announce the changes to these policies.
02.
Remove camp curfews and publicly announce their removal.
03.
Immediately halt the current strategies aimed at coercing Rohingya to relocate
to Bhasan Char Island Camp or return to Myanmar by ending policies that limit Rohingya rights and contribute to the deteriorating camp conditions. Respect
the rights of Rohingya to choose their place of residence within the camps.
04.
Replace policies that prevent Rohingya from working both inside and outside of the camps with
policies that permit Rohingya to work. Publicly announce these changes to ensure that Rohingya
refugees will have the opportunity to earn a living and support themselves and their families.
05.
Ensure transparency and clarity in the communication of camp policies, restrictions,
and laws. Publish official regulations in a clear and accessible manner, preferably in
multiple languages, to ensure Rohingya residents are aware of their rights and obligations. Additionally, improve communication between the government authorities, CIC
officers, and the Rohingya population to clearly define policies related to movement.
06.
Replace policies that restrict Rohingya from meeting with each other and holding religious/
cultural events with policies that allow for these events. Publicly announce these changes.
07.
Implement minimum education requirements for majis in the camps by requiring all
majis to have passed the matriculation exam. Appointed majis should also be required
to have demonstrated leadership skills in the community. Additionally, the government
should provide salaries to majis to decrease incentives for extortion and corruption.
08.
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. Rohingya in this study overwhelmingly emphasised the superiority of the Bangladesh army in maintaining camp security.
09.
Ensure that police and security personnel receive training on human rights, ethics, anti-corruption, and respectful and non-discriminatory treatment of refugees. In parallel with training
initiatives, develop and enforce codes of conduct for the respectful treatment of refugees.
10.
Develop and implement gender-sensitive policies and guidelines to address the unique needs and
vulnerabilities of Rohingya women. This includes measures to prevent and respond to sexual and
gender-based violence (SGBV) and sexual harassment perpetrated by security forces. Ensure that
the enforcement of movement restrictions takes into account the safety and dignity of women.
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