What’s happening in Burma: The Burmese military's actions, formally recognized as severe human rights abuses by the US government, include the genocide of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya, deemed "the most oppressed people in the world" by the United Nations. Following the February 2021 military coup, nearly 20,000 civilians were detained and an estimated 3,000 were killed. Violence has escalated significantly since then. Myanmar's military junta, under Air Force Chief Gen. Tun Aung, continues its campaign of airstrikes, conducting 20 air attacks reported during the recent three-day ASEAN Air Chiefs conference. These brutal airstrikes targeted various regions, resulting in civilian casualties and displacements. The conference was boycotted by Malaysia and Indonesia, with critics highlighting the junta's airstrikes on civilians as war crimes and crimes against humanity.    

What’s happening to Rohingya refugees: Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh's refugee camps continue to endure dire conditions. Many Rohingya activists who advocate for the community's rights have received death threats and faced violence within the camp, including killings. Living conditions have also deteriorated, with declining resources, reduced food rations, and inadequate healthcare, leading to the spread of preventable diseases. COVID-19 worsened the situation by limiting opportunities for work. Additionally, Bangladesh has relocated some of the refugees to Bhashan Char, an isolated island, which the Rohingya consider yet another form of detention. Given the ongoing violence, the Rohingya's hopes of returning to Burma remain uncertain.