U.N. Official: Risk Of Rohingya Genocide In Myanmar Only Getting Worse

The situation for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar is deteriorating. UN investigations revealed that Myanmar's security forces conducted clearance operations in 2017, leading to severe human rights abuses. Over 730,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh. Recently, the UN reported that 600,000 Rohingya still in Myanmar face genocide threats, with the government taking no action. Conditions in Rakhine State have worsened, with ongoing discrimination, restricted movement, and lack of access to essential services.

What major event in 2017 led to the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims to Bangladesh?

• A natural disaster

• Clearance operations by Myanmar security forces

• An economic crisis

• A military coup

How many Rohingya Muslims were reported to have fled to Bangladesh after the 2017 events?

• 1 million

• 250,000

• 730,000

• 500,000

What did the UN report about the Rohingya Muslims remaining in Myanmar?

• They are living peacefully

• They face the threat of genocide

• They have been granted citizenship

• They are receiving international aid

What did the head of the UN fact-finding mission report about the situation in Rakhine State?

• It has worsened

• It remains unchanged

• It is under control

• It has improved significantly

Which of the following issues do the Rohingya in Rakhine State face?

• Access to luxury goods

• Unrestricted movement

• Discrimination and segregation

• High employment rates