UN Seeks $710.5 Million for Rohingya Refugees Amid Ongoing Crisis
UN appeals for $710.5M for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh crisis

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The United Nations has appealed for $710.5 million to address urgent needs of 1.56 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar camps and local host communities. This funding is critical as humanitarian needs grow amid declining international support and economic hardship faced by refugees.
- 01The appeal is 26% lower than the previous year's funding request, focusing on minimum lifesaving assistance.
- 02The funding breakdown includes $247.3 million for food and $128 million for shelter.
- 03In 2025, 35% of Rohingya camp households relied entirely on humanitarian food assistance.
- 04The UN highlighted that 2025 was the deadliest year for sea voyages attempted by refugees seeking safety.
- 05Kelly T. Clements, Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR, emphasized the need for refugees to build skills for self-reliance.
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The United Nations, in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh, has launched an appeal for $710.5 million to meet the urgent needs of 1.56 million Rohingya refugees residing in Cox's Bazar camps and on Bhasan Char, as well as local host communities. This appeal is a response to escalating humanitarian pressures and aims to sustain essential services amid declining international support. The funding request is 26% lower than in 2025, focusing on the minimum requirements for lifesaving assistance. Key allocations include $247.3 million for food, $128 million for shelter, and $61.2 million for water, sanitation, and hygiene. Despite significant contributions of nearly $5.42 billion from the international community since 2017, the humanitarian needs remain acute, with 35% of camp households relying solely on food assistance. As conditions worsen, many refugees are forced to take dangerous sea journeys to seek better opportunities. The UN stresses the importance of international solidarity until a safe and dignified return to Myanmar is possible.
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The funding is crucial for sustaining essential services for Rohingya refugees and local communities in Bangladesh, particularly as economic hardships increase.
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