Final destination is Our home land from where we are forcefully deported.

Report By Rohingya Political Journalist Saiful Arakani.

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Nearly one million Rohingya refugees remain in crowded camps in Bangladesh, years after being forcibly expelled from their homes in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Despite repeated promises from the Myanmar government, a durable solution for their return has yet to materialize, leaving the community trapped in uncertainty and growing despair.

Rohingya refugees report that no one can provide a definitive timeline for their return. “We have been living as refugees for years, but no one can tell us when this suffering will end,” said one community leader. “Our final destination is our homeland, from where we were forcibly deported. We cannot wait any longer.”

Rakhine Armed Conflict Complicates Repatriation. While Rohingya refugees struggle for recognition and the right to return, the ethnic Rakhine population in Myanmar,who hold citizenship rights, has been engaged in an armed struggle against the Myanmar military. The Arakan Army (AA), representing the Rakhine people, seeks to establish greater autonomy and control over their territory.

This conflict has intensified security concerns in Rakhine State, further delaying any meaningful repatriation of the Rohingya. Refugees warn that the military junta has exploited the conflict to stall international pressure and avoid accountability for the displacement and atrocities committed against Rohingya communities.

“The Rakhine armed group is fighting for its own state, while we are simply fighting for survival and the right to return to our homeland,” explained another refugee. “Our situation is completely ignored in these political calculations.”

Delaying Tactics and International Responsibility and Rohingya leaders urge the global community not to trust Myanmar’s repeated assurances.“The Myanmar government uses every opportunity to delay and manipulate the process,” one refugee representative said. “The international community must not give Myanmar room to waste time. Strong action, timelines, and accountability are needed now.”

They stress that the United Nations and other international actors must understand the extent to which Myanmar has repeatedly played delaying games, misleading diplomats and humanitarian agencies alike.

A Generation in Limbo and For nearly a decade, Rohingya children have grown up in temporary shelters, with limited access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The ongoing conflict between the Rakhine armed forces and the military government of Myanmar compounds an already dire humanitarian crisis.

Refugees warn that without urgent international intervention and enforceable timelines for safe return, the cycle of displacement will continue. “Our final word is clear: we want immediate solutions,” said a community spokesperson. “We cannot wait any longer. Our rights and dignity demand action now.”