Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development

27/08/2026

UN Secretary-General Renews Call for a Solution to the Rohingya Crisis

Nearly ten years after the Myanmar military’s systematic 2017 “clearance operations” against the Rohingya people, hundreds of thousands remain displaced, with many forced to seek refuge in Bangladesh. The atrocities, including killings, persecution, sexual violence, and the destruction of homes and villages, must never be forgotten. The Rohingya deserve justice, dignity, and the right to return safely to their homeland.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for the international community to give greater attention to the Rohingya crisis and work toward a lasting solution. The world must stand in solidarity with the Rohingya people, strengthen humanitarian assistance, protect their human rights, and ensure that this long standing crisis is not forgotten.

The systematic atrocities committed during the Myanmar military’s 2017 operations demand truth, accountability, and justice. Those responsible for crimes against the Rohingya must be held accountable under international law. Impunity must not be allowed to continue, and the Myanmar military and all armed groups must respect international law and protect civilians.

Despite years of suffering, the Rohingya people continue to demonstrate remarkable courage, resilience, and hope for a better future. A sustainable solution must include accountability, the restoration of their rights and citizenship, and the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of the Rohingya to Myanmar. The world must not look away. It must stand with the Rohingya and work together for justice, peace, and a lasting solution.



Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
27 August 2026

26/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROHINGYA GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2026

The Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD) solemnly commemorates the 9th Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day on 25 August 2026, honoring the victims of atrocities committed against the Rohingya people and paying tribute to the courage and resilience of survivors. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the thousands of lives lost, families torn apart, homes and lands destroyed, and communities devastated as a result of systematic persecution, violence, and mass displacement.

The atrocities committed against the Rohingya, particularly during the mass violence of 25 August 2017 and the continued persecution and conflict in subsequent years, forced more than 1.2 million Rohingya to flee Myanmar and seek refuge in Bangladesh. For nine years, the Rohingya community has continued to endure uncertainty, displacement, hardship, and the denial of fundamental rights while living in the world's largest refugee settlement in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

The RSPD Team participated in this important commemoration alongside Rohingya community members, survivors, families, community leaders, youth, activists, students, women, girls, and children. The gathering demonstrated unity and solidarity, reaffirming that the Rohingya people are not forgotten and that the memories of the victims must never be erased. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Bangladesh for standing with the Rohingya people and for allowing us to observe this crucial day of remembrance.

The Rohingya people deserve more than sympathy. We deserve justice, dignity, equality, security, citizenship, and the full enjoyment of our fundamental human rights. We call upon the international community to strengthen efforts toward accountability, support and protect Rohingya survivors, and address the root causes of the crisis. We remember the victims, honor the survivors, and renew our commitment to justice, accountability, and a future in which the Rohingya people can live freely, safely, and with dignity in our homeland.

We remember the victims, honor the survivors, stand with the displaced, demand accountability, defend the truth, and will never forget 25 August 2017.

Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development

26 August 2026

25/08/2026

9th Anniversary of the Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day - 2026

On this solemn 9th anniversary, we remember the victims of the 2017 Rohingya genocide and honour all those who continue to endure its devastating consequences. We stand firmly for justice, accountability, dignity, and the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable right of return of the Rohingya to their ancestral homeland.

Their lives will never be forgotten.
Their voices will never be silenced.
Never forget 25 August 2017.

Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
25 August 2026

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

25 August Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day 2026: RSPD Message of Appreciation to Mr. Ismail

On behalf of the Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD) Team, we extend our heartfelt appreciation, gratitude, and recognition to Mr. Ismail, a Rohingya representative, activist, and Senior Advisor of the , for his valuable and meaningful speech on the solemn occasion of 25 August Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day. Originally from Tha Pan Daw Village, known as Zu Parang, Township, Arakan State, Myanmar, and currently residing in Canada, Mr. Ismail expressed his deepest condolences to all Rohingya families who lost their loved ones and to the survivors who continue to carry the profound wounds and memories of unimaginable suffering. We, the RSPD, remember the victims of the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Myanmar military and some Rakhine civilians, and we honor the courage, dignity, and resilience of our people.

Nine years after the mass displacement of the Rohingya, the pain and suffering of our community remain deeply felt. In the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, more than 1.2 million Rohingya continue to live in difficult conditions, while the Rohingya people across Arakan State continue to face a grave and ongoing humanitarian and human rights crisis.

The RSPD remains deeply concerned about reports of serious abuses and violence affecting Rohingya communities, including alleged abuses by the Arakan Army (AA). On this important day of remembrance, the RSPD stands with the Rohingya community and echoes Mr. Ismail’s call upon the international community to remember the Rohingya, stand firmly with survivors, pursue truth and accountability, and support a safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return to our homeland with full rights, citizenship, security, and protection.

We Remember. We Stand Together. We Seek Justice.
Never Forget 25 August 2017.



Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
25th August 2026

24/08/2026

Remembering the Victims of Chut Pyin Village Tract, Rathedaung Township

We, the Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD) Team, we extend our heartfelt condolences and solemn remembrance to the 358 Rohingya victims who were killed and the 92 who were injured in Chut Pyin Village, Rathedaung Township, on 27 August 2017.

These photographs and documented accounts bear witness to the devastating loss and suffering of Rohingya community members, including respected community leaders, educators, youth, students, men, women, children, infants, pregnant women, girls, and elderly people. They stand as important documentary evidence of the reported killings and the grave human suffering endured by the Rohingya community.

Nine years have passed, yet the pain of losing our loved ones remains deeply rooted in our hearts. To the martyrs of Chut Pyin, we remember your lives, mourn your loss, and honor your memory. We will never forget you.
We call upon the international community to recognize the suffering of the Rohingya victims and to support genuine justice, accountability, dignity, and recognition for those who lost their lives and for their surviving families.
May the victims of Chut Pyin never be forgotten.



Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
25 August 2026

24/08/2026

Heartfelt Congratulations and Appreciation

On behalf of the Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD), we extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to Mr. Mohammed Imran, Senior Advisor of and Central Executive Committee Member and Documentation Officer of , for his active participation in the crucial meeting held today, 24 August 2026, ahead of the 25 August Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.

We are deeply grateful for his participation alongside distinguished guests, speakers, Rohingya leaders, activists, women representatives, diaspora members, youth activists, and representatives of civil society and community-based organizations. The meeting brought together voices including Mr. John Quinley III, Director of Fortify Rights, Rohingya Political Leader Mr. Aung Kyaw Moe, former Deputy Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG) and Rohingya political leader and Activist, Mr. Jaivet Ealom, Secretary-General of the Rohingya Consultative Council (RCC), and Maung Sawyeddollah, Founder and Executive Director of Rohingya Student Network -RSN, together with other Rohingya representatives and youth activists from the refugee camps.

The discussion focused on the ongoing Rohingya crisis, current challenges, the importance of remembering 25 August 2017, higher education and opportunities for the younger Rohingya generation, community development, and the future of Rohingya repatriation. The meeting highlighted the urgent need to strengthen education, youth leadership, skills development, and sustainable opportunities for Rohingya children, students, and youth who continue to face prolonged displacement.

The discussions also emphasized that Rohingya repatriation must be safe, voluntary, dignified, sustainable, and rights-based, with Rohingya identity, rights, citizenship, security, and dignity fully protected. A meaningful return must provide the conditions for a safe and sustainable future in our homeland, Arakan/Rakhine State, Myanmar.

As we approach the 25 August Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day, RSPD reaffirms that the tragedy of 25 August 2017 must never be forgotten. We deeply appreciate Mr. Mohammed Imran's continued commitment to raising awareness, supporting Rohingya youth and community development, and advocating for justice, dignity, rights, and a better future for the Rohingya people.

Congratulations once again, and thank you for representing and advancing the voice of the Rohingya community with dedication and commitment.







Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
24 August 2026

22/08/2026

Roundtable Discussion

HOW FAR Is the Future of the ROHINGYA REPATRIATION?

We, the Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD) Team, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to Bay Insight and Embolden Bangladesh for organizing the crucial meeting held on 20 August 2026 on the important topic, “How Far Is the Future of Rohingya Repatriation?”

The meeting brought together distinguished guests and speakers, including Mr. Marcel Colun, Head of Sub-Office, UNHCR; Mr. Muhammad Arafatul Alam, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC); Mr. Nasir Uddin; Rohingya representatives from UCR; Rohingya youth activists; and representatives from other Camp-Based Organizations (CBOs) in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. We sincerely appreciate all the distinguished guests, speakers, organizers, and participants for contributing to this important discussion.

We hope the discussion will contribute to a deeper understanding of the current prospects and challenges of Rohingya repatriation, particularly the conditions required for a safe, voluntary, dignified, sustainable, and rights-based return to Myanmar. Despite years of discussions and commitments, significant conditions for a genuine and sustainable return remain unmet. The Rohingya want to return home with their identity, rights, citizenship, security, and dignity fully protected.



Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development
22 August 2026

22/08/2026

Roundtable Discussion

HOW FAR Is the Future of the ROHINGYA REPATRIATION?

We, the Rathedaung Society for Peace and Development (RSPD) Team, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to Bay Insight and Embolden Bangladesh for organizing the crucial meeting held on 20 August 2026 on the important topic, “How Far Is the Future of Rohingya Repatriation?”

The meeting brought together distinguished guests and speakers, including Mr. Marcel Colun, Head of Sub-Office, UNHCR; Mr. Muhammad Arafatul Alam, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC); Mr. Nasir Uddin; Rohingya representatives from UCR; Rohingya youth activists; and representatives from other Camp-Based Organizations (CBOs) in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. We sincerely appreciate all the distinguished guests, speakers, organizers, and participants for contributing to this important discussion.

We hope the discussion will contribute to a deeper understanding of the current prospects and challenges of Rohingya repatriation, particularly the conditions required for a safe, voluntary, dignified, sustainable, and rights-based return to Myanmar. Despite years of discussions and commitments, significant conditions for a genuine and sustainable return remain unmet. The Rohingya want to return home with their identity, rights, citizenship, security, and dignity fully protected.



Photos Credit: Bay Insight

Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development

22 August 2026