Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies

Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies Amplifying Rohingya voices, advancing justice, and shaping solutions.

Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) An independent research institute documenting the Rohingya crisis through monthly reports, field studies, and policy analysis.

Kidnapped Rohingya Child Found Dead Despite Ransom PaymentA heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Rohingya refugee commun...
14/06/2026

Kidnapped Rohingya Child Found Dead Despite Ransom Payment

A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Rohingya refugee community. According to local sources, a young Rohingya child who was abducted by unidentified individuals was reportedly found dead despite his family paying a large ransom in hopes of securing his safe return.

This devastating incident has left family members, neighbors, and the wider community grieving and demanding justice. The loss of an innocent child serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing Rohingya refugees, including kidnapping, extortion, and criminal violence.

As the community mourns, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and call for a thorough investigation to ensure accountability for those responsible. Every child deserves protection, safety, and the right to live free from fear.

May the child rest in peace.
Justice for the victim.
Protection for all Rohingya children.

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A family displaced by persecution, conflict, and fear. A family that sought safety but never found it.Maung Hla Myint, a...
14/06/2026

A family displaced by persecution, conflict, and fear. A family that sought safety but never found it.

Maung Hla Myint, a former humanitarian worker who served communities across Rathedaung, Buthidaung, and Maungdaw, spent years navigating repeated displacement alongside his wife and children. After fleeing violence in 2017 and enduring further insecurity in subsequent years, the family relocated to Sittwe in search of safety, medical care, and a chance to rebuild their lives.

According to testimony from his brother, Nur Shaker, the family’s final journey ended in tragedy in May 2026 when Myanmar military forces allegedly opened fire as civilians attempted to flee. His wife and children were reportedly killed, leaving behind a story of profound loss and unanswered questions.

Today, Nur Shaker calls upon the international community, the United Nations, the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and human rights organizations to investigate these allegations, preserve evidence, and ensure accountability for crimes committed against civilians.

Behind every statistic is a family. Behind every family is a story. Behind every story is a demand for justice.

We remember Maung Hla Myint, his wife, and his children. We stand with survivors. We call for truth, accountability, and justice.

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Today marks another painful reminder of a history that must never be forgotten.We stand in solidarity, remembrance, and ...
12/06/2026

Today marks another painful reminder of a history that must never be forgotten.

We stand in solidarity, remembrance, and resistance for the Rohingya people honoring the lives lost, the families shattered, and the communities still enduring displacement and injustice.

Let this day not only be about mourning, but also about demanding truth, dignity, and lasting justice.

DIGITAL WAR ON ROHINGYA — MALAYSIA 2026130,000+ people signed a petition demanding the mass removal of Rohingya refugees...
07/06/2026

DIGITAL WAR ON ROHINGYA — MALAYSIA 2026

130,000+ people signed a petition demanding the mass removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia. A Facebook post invoked the 1969 racial riots as a template for violence. Rohingya were attacked online during Eid al-Adha. Government officials banned Rohingya from organizing public activities.

This is not isolated. This is a pattern.

The Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) has documented a coordinated ecosystem of anti-Rohingya hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, online harassment, and incitement operating across Malaysian digital platforms , largely unchallenged and unmoderated.

📌 Swipe to see what we found:
→ Dehumanizing slurs and religious incitement on Facebook
→ False narratives erasing Rohingya refugee status
→ A viral petition laundering mass expulsion as “public policy”
→ Platform failures across Facebook, X, Telegram, and Change.org
→ A CRITICAL-level threat assessment — with real offline consequences

Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. Over 126,000 Rohingya live there with no legal status, no right to work, and no protection from the hate being directed at them every day online and offline.

Every unchallenged slur is a step toward offline harm.
Documentation is protection.

We will not look away.

📄 Full report available on request.
📧 [email protected]
🌍 Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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Gratitude for Collaboration and Shared LearningThe Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) is honored to have partici...
31/05/2026

Gratitude for Collaboration and Shared Learning

The Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) is honored to have participated in the Connecting Across Cultures: An 8-Part Skills-Building Series for Refugee Youth Organizers and to contribute as the Spotlight Initiative during the Human Rights Frameworks Workshop.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the organizers, academic institutions, partners, and participants who made this meaningful exchange possible. It was a valuable opportunity to share CRCS’s work, research initiatives, leadership programs, and community-based efforts advancing knowledge, human rights, and refugee-led solutions.

Special thanks to:

📍 — University of California, Berkeley
📍 — Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health
📍 UC Berkeley Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability
📍 UC Berkeley Center for Southeast Asian Studies
📍 Rohingya Green Institute (RGI)
📍 Youth Action for Myanmar (YAM)
📍 Dr. Rohini Haar and the workshop facilitation team

We are especially grateful for the opportunity to engage with refugee youth leaders from Cox’s Bazar and Kakuma, exchange experiences across borders, and strengthen collaboration for a more inclusive, informed, and resilient future.

Our Founding Chair, Ro Mayyu Islam, was proud to represent CRCS and highlight the importance of refugee-led research, policy engagement, documentation, and leadership development in addressing contemporary humanitarian challenges.

Together, we continue building bridges across cultures, communities, and continents.

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The Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) officially releases its counter response to the March 2026 publication i...
28/05/2026

The Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS) officially releases its counter response to the March 2026 publication issued by the United League of Arakan (ULA).

This report critically examines historical revisionism, collective criminalization, exclusionary narratives, and methodological weaknesses presented against the Rohingya community in Arakan. Grounded in historical evidence, international law, and human rights documentation, the report reaffirms the importance of truth, accountability, coexistence, and universal civilian protection.

Peace cannot be built on historical erasure, propaganda, or collective blame. A sustainable future for Arakan must be rooted in justice, dignity, inclusion, and recognition of all communities.

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Eid-ul-Adha MubarakFrom the Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS)On this sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, we extend o...
27/05/2026

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak
From the Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS)

On this sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, we extend our heartfelt greetings to all.

May this Eid bring renewed hope to the hearts that have endured hardship,
May it bring blessings to every home filled with patience and resilience,
May it strengthen our faith in justice, dignity, and humanity,
And may our sincere duas be accepted for peace, safety, and a better tomorrow.

Eid reminds us of sacrifice, compassion, and unity—values that continue to guide our collective journey through struggle toward healing and justice.

We remember those who are displaced, those who are suffering, and those who are holding on with unwavering courage. May Allah grant them ease, protection, and dignity.

Eid Mubarak to all.
May this day bring light where there is darkness, and strength where there is exhaustion.

Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.

— Center for Rohingya Crisis Studies (CRCS)

A newly released report by Human Rights Watch says at least 170 Rohingya men, women, and children were killed during vio...
26/05/2026

A newly released report by Human Rights Watch says at least 170 Rohingya men, women, and children were killed during violence in Hoyya Siri village, Buthidaung Township, in May 2024, while hundreds more were reportedly injured, missing, or displaced.

The 56-page report, titled “Skeletons and Skulls Scattered Everywhere,” documents testimonies from Rohingya survivors who said civilians fleeing violence in Hoyya Siri village were attacked during clashes between the Arakan Army (AA) and Myanmar military forces.

According to Human Rights Watch, the incident took place on May 2, 2024, near two junta positions in Buthidaung Township. Survivors described chaotic scenes as families attempted to escape the fighting, with many civilians reportedly shot while fleeing through fields and village roads.

The rights group said its investigation was based on interviews with 41 Rohingya survivors and witnesses, as well as satellite imagery, photographs, and verified video evidence collected over nearly two years. Many witnesses later fled to Bangladesh, where they shared accounts of the violence with researchers.

Survivors interviewed by HRW described seeing bodies scattered across the area after the attack, including women and children. Some also alleged that Rohingya civilians who survived were later detained, robbed, or abused while attempting to reach safer areas.

Human Rights Watch said the death toll could be higher than 170, noting that Rohingya community groups previously estimated that more than 500 Rohingya civilians may have been killed during the violence in Buthidaung Township.

The organization called for an independent international investigation into alleged abuses against Rohingya civilians and urged greater international attention to the worsening humanitarian situation in Rakhine State.

More than one million Rohingya refugees continue to live in displacement camps and host communities across Bangladesh and the region, years after earlier waves of violence forced them to flee Myanmar. Rights groups warn that renewed conflict in Rakhine State is placing remaining Rohingya civilians at increasing risk.

Full HRW Report:

25/05/2026

This video allegedly documents the killing of civilians by the Arakan Army (AA) near the Naf River along the Myanmar–Bangladesh border during 2024. The footage reportedly shows victims being thrown into the river after being killed.

is preserving and reviewing this material as part of ongoing efforts to document grave human rights violations affecting Rohingya civilians and other vulnerable communities in Arakan State.

If verified, this footage may constitute serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The suffering of Rohingya civilians must not be ignored, erased, or normalized.

Every victim deserves dignity, accountability, and justice.

CRCS

We welcome the safe release of Rohingya activist Ko Tin Maung and the Canadian participants detained in international wa...
22/05/2026

We welcome the safe release of Rohingya activist Ko Tin Maung and the Canadian participants detained in international waters.

At the same time, CRCS reminds the international community that thousands of Palestinians remain imprisoned and Gaza continues to face catastrophic humanitarian conditions.

Human rights cannot be selective.

We call for accountability, protection of civilians, the end of the siege on Gaza, and respect for international law for all people, everywhere.

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