violence of 2024, the AA imposed curfews, making it impossible for those who are stuck in the town to open shops or access the market. This left them struggling to manage their daily food and medical needs. On various occasions, they could be seen looting shops of the community and then selling the stolen goods back to them at double prices.” The systematic control over their movement, finances, and daily survival highlights the broader strategy of asserting control and dominance. ➔ Impact of Movement Restrictions on Access to Basic Services The testimonies emphasize that movement restrictions are barriers that dictate every aspect of daily life, making even basic survival a challenge. The inability to move freely isolates the community, depriving them of opportunities to improve their living conditions or escape persecution, particularly those trapped inside. Survivors describe how the inability to move freely has direct and devastating consequences on access to livelihood, education, and healthcare. The respondent recounts being personally prevented from pursuing an education, which has left them with limited opportunities for personal and professional growth. The broader implication of this restriction is the deliberate exclusion of an entire community from economic and social mobility, ensuring their continued marginalization. Access to healthcare is also heavily restricted. Rohingya individuals are often refused treatment at major hospitals in urban areas. Even in medical emergencies, those who do receive care face discrimination from medical staff. This systemic denial of healthcare services increases preventable deaths and suffering within the community. Furthermore, the ongoing conflict between the military junta and the AA has exposed the Rohingya to further violence, displacement, and loss of life. The combination of these restrictions enforces a cycle of oppression, depriving the community of basic freedoms and forcing them into a state of constant insecurity. For instance, Salamat Ulla provides a firsthand account of being denied the freedom to travel, which directly impacted his ability to seek education and employment. Traditional means of survival, such as fishing, farming, and trade, have been rendered inaccessible, pushing the community into extreme poverty. These restrictions not only prevent individual advancement but 21

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