Ensure safe repatriation of Rohingyas

Humanitarian agency World Vision yesterday called upon Bangladesh and Myanmar to ensure safety of Rohingya refugees and special care to children during repatriation set to begin on November 15.

The demand was made in a joint press statement issued by World Vision Bangladesh and 42 other NGOs working in the two countries.

Myanmar and Bangladesh announced plans to repatriate 2,200 Rohingya refugees starting November 15.

Currently, some 1 million Rohingyas are living in Cox's Bazar, after fleeing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state.