Myanmar says over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year

Myanmar’s military-backed government announced on Saturday that it has verified over 300,000 Rohingya refugees currently residing in Bangladeshi camps as former inhabitants of Rakhine state. The government stated that it is prepared to facilitate their repatriation, contingent upon the improvement of security conditions in the region.

This development marks the beginning of the ninth year of the Rohingya exodus, which began following widespread violence in western Myanmar. While the government has formally acknowledged the residency status of these individuals, the timeline for their return remains tied to the stabilization of the area.