According to the Rohingya repatriation agreement signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar, the latter is to take back its citizens from Bangladesh within an agreed time period. But even if Myanmar takes back hundreds of Rohingyas a day, it will take years for the process to be complete.

There is a high chance that Myanmar may stop taking back its nationals under some vague pretence, such as blaming a section of the minority group for carrying out terrorist attacks.

The military has already destroyed thousands of Rohingya houses, schools, mosques and croplands. If repatriated, they may again be faced with privations, which could eventually lead to a famine like situation for them, especially if aid agencies are not allowed to enter Rakhine State.

Additionally, Rohingya refugees seem to not have much confidence that they will be able to go back home in peace. And who can blame them, when the repatriation agreement does not involve other regional countries and not even the UN?

Most importantly, will those responsible for committing the horrendous crimes against the Rohingyas ever be held accountable?