Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Urgent Call for Cooking Gas Support
In the Rohingya refugee camps, we really want you to keep the gas running | Ajas Khan
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Ajas Khan, a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, emphasizes the critical need for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Following significant funding cuts, the lack of cooking fuel threatens food security and exacerbates environmental degradation, calling for renewed international support.
- 01The US has reduced its aid to the Rohingya Joint Response Plan, impacting LPG funding.
- 02Cooking with alternative fuels has led to deforestation and health hazards in refugee camps.
- 03Restoring LPG distribution is essential to improve food security and environmental conditions.
- 04Ajas Khan advocates for sustainable solutions and education for the Rohingya community.
- 05International support is crucial to prevent increased hardship for the Rohingya refugees.
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Ajas Khan, a Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, highlights the dire situation in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where a lack of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) threatens food security and environmental sustainability. Following the recognition of the Rohingya genocide by the US four years ago, international aid provided essential support, but recent funding cuts have severely impacted the LPG program. In 2024, the US contributed nearly $145 million, but this was reduced to $100.7 million for 2025, leaving the Rohingya Joint Response Plan only 46% funded. Without immediate funding, the LPG supply is at risk of depletion, forcing refugees to rely on harmful alternatives like firewood and plastic waste. Khan argues that restoring the LPG program is vital for the well-being of the Rohingya and the surrounding environment, as it minimizes deforestation and pollution. He emphasizes that investing in the Rohingya community is not just a humanitarian obligation but also a financial necessity to prevent future instability. Despite the challenges, Khan remains hopeful for a sustainable future, advocating for education and environmental initiatives within the refugee community.
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The lack of LPG funding directly affects the food security and environmental health of Rohingya refugees, forcing them to resort to harmful cooking methods.
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