19/09/2026
🚨 URGENT: Rohingya Refugees in Jammu Forced to Destroy Their Own Homes
Breaking News : A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Jammu, India. Rohingya refugees who have lived in the region for nearly two decades are being forced from their homes.
The Situation:
According to reports from the Rohingya Human Rights Initiative - ROHRIngya , 350 shelters across five settlements have been evicted, affecting nearly 1,800 Rohingya refugees, including children, women, and the elderly.
Landlords, acting on notices from authorities, have instructed refugees to vacate and destroy their own shelters. These families are not just losing a roof over their heads; they are losing their life savings. It is estimated that the community invested approximately INR 17.5 million to build these homes, which are now being reduced to rubble.
No Safe Place to Go:
The most devastating aspect is the lack of alternative accommodation. Families are asking, "Where are we expected to go?"
Attempts to find new land have been blocked by police, leaving vulnerable families homeless and without access to food, water, or healthcare. Furthermore, approximately 280 Rohingya refugees remain detained in Jammu since 2021, adding to the atmosphere of fear.
Our Demands:
We, Action Against Rohingya Atrocities (AARA), stand with Rohingy Human Rights Initiative (ROHRIngya) ROHRIngya and the affected community in calling on the Government of India, United Nations agencies, and the international community to:
1. Immediately halt further evictions and forced displacement.
2. Protect families from homelessness and arbitrary detention.
3. Provide safe, dignified alternative shelter and ensure access to essential services (food, water, healthcare, education).
4. Ensure due process and adherence to international human rights standards.
A refugee should never be forced to destroy their home without a safe place to go. Their lives and dignity matter.
Take Action:
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency , Amnesty International Fortify Rights Minority Rights Group Human Rights Watch
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