Food rationing for Rohingya refugees a ‘matter of life and death’: rights expert

PNP DeskMarch 2, 2023September 10, 202404 mins

The development follows the UN World Food Programme (WFP)’s announcement that it would be cutting back on assistance to those sheltering in the vast Cox’s Bazar camp complex from 1 March because of a lack of funding. “These rations cuts are a stain on the conscience of the international community,” said Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. “I have…

UN experts warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Rohingya refugee rations are cut

PNP DeskFebruary 16, 2023September 10, 202405 mins

The Human Rights Council-appointed experts called for donors worldwide to give generously to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Rohingya Refugee Response fund. “The planned rations reductions are the devastating consequence of the international community’s failure to provide funding for initiatives that address the fundamental needs of Rohingya refugees”, the two Special Rapporteurs said in a statement. “Rations…