Despite all deliberation over the repatriation deal, it is now clear that Myanmar’s negotiations are not placed in good faith. The military regime evidently does not intend to honour any aspect of the repatriation deal, their contempt for which is apparent. There is no mistaking the fact that trying to forcefully remove the Rohingya from the no man’s land is an escalation of Myanmar’s attitude towards both the Rohingya and Bangladesh. Myanmar has no claims over that area, and we should not allow them to continue in their present course of action. This is an act of aggression, not just against the Rohingya, but against Bangladesh, as well, and should be understood as such.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 12, 2018 18:22 UTC