26/08/2025
**Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day – 25th August 2025**
On 25th August 2025, the Arakan Rohingya Organisation UK (AROUK), along with other Rohingya organisations, including RCUK and RAUK across the UK, came together to solemnly commemorate Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.
Members of the Rohingya community from across the UK gathered in Bradford with unity and reflection to honour those who lost their lives, as well as the families and communities that have been torn apart and those who continue to suffer lifelong injuries due to the horrific violence inflicted by the Myanmar military. The impact of these atrocities is still deeply felt today.
For the past eight years, we have stood resilient on this day, not only to remember those we have lost but also to honour those who have survived and bear the lasting pain of injustice. We reflect on the 3,777 villages that were set ablaze, the more than 10,000 Rohingya civilians who were killed, and the 745,000 refugees who were forced to seek safety in a neighbouring country Bangladesh.
Each year, we commemorate this day with one voice and one heart, determined to keep the memory alive and to carry it forward through generations until justice is achieved and our people’s suffering is acknowledged by the world. This tribute was a testament to the unyielding spirit of our community, marked by dignity, reflection, and the collective hope that one day truth and justice will prevail for our beloved nation. This solemn day serves as a beacon of remembrance and a call to the conscience of humanity, as atrocities in Burma continue to this very day.
The event was arranged by Rohingya representatives from UK-based organisations AROUK, RCUK, and RAUK, along with allies such as Speakers emphasised that Rohingya civilians continue to suffer due to the ongoing conflict, persecution, and atrocities in Myanmar, perpetrated by both the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA)
The Rohingya people extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood with the Rohingya such as Ian Murch, the former National Officer of the National Education Union (NEU) and Secretary of its Bradford District, as well as Councillor Sabiya Khan and Councillor Ismail Uddin, offering solidarity and compassion. Your presence is deeply valued and serves as a source of strength for our community. We also express our sincerest thanks to the media members who joined us, amplifying our voices and sharing in this moment of remembrance.
Speakers at the event demanded an urgent restoration and protection of Rohingya rights, allowing the community to return to Myanmar safely and with dignity. They called for international media coverage to expose the turmoil and corruption caused by both the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA).
May our remembrance serve as a promise to our suffering people that we will never forget, that we will continue to strive for justice, and that we will carry the legacy of our community with unwavering resolve for years and generations to come.
Rohingya representatives emphasised that beyond mere condemnations and discussions, immediate action is necessary to protect civilians, ensure justice for human rights violations in Myanmar, restore dignity, and hold perpetrators accountable. The Director of AROUK urged the UK government to work through mechanisms like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar to protect the Rohingya people and support efforts for accountability.
