An unrecognized Rohingya refugee mother seems to ponder her plight in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugee Camp, Unregistered
"The Rohingya are not recognized as Burmese citizens by the ruling military junta. Widespread abuse, rape, and oppression have caused hundreds of thousands to flee and find refuge in neighboring Bangladesh. Today, over 27,000 of these refugees remain unrecognized by the Bangladeshi government as legal refugees, and are left largely unsupported with nowhere to go; they are rejected by both Burma and Bangladesh, being pushed by each in opposing directions."
That assessment of the Rohingya's plight was made by American photojournalist Jared Katz, who documented refugee life for his photo reportage Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugee Camp, Unregistered, now appearing on Gaia Photos.
He continues, "Since 1992, over 27,000 Rohingya have fled into Bangladesh; without Bangladeshi recognition of their refugee status, the United Nations is unable to offer them support. In consequence these Rohingya themselves have set up an unregistered camp in a forested area surrounding the UN camp."
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ABOUT JARED KATZ
American photojournalist Jared Katz is an international photojournalist who, upon graduation with a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California, backpacked for 18 months through South America, Asia, and Africa. He investigated the political, economic, and cultural issues he had found so interesting in college and along the way, established a non-profit organization supporting cultural understanding.
Since he's volunteered in unstable and conflict-ridden countries, Jared has witnessed the horrors of conflict and oppression. This has motivated him to constructively contribute to the development of international human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and he's applied to study for a Masters at SAIS Johns Hopkins, concentrating in Conflict Management and International Economics. His photography is his voice.
Mr. Katz's photography has been published by entities such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Jared Katz is currently based in Washington DC.
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Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugee Camp, Unregistered
"The Rohingya are not recognized as Burmese citizens by the ruling military junta. Widespread abuse, rape, and oppression have caused hundreds of thousands to flee and find refuge in neighboring Bangladesh. Today, over 27,000 of these refugees remain unrecognized by the Bangladeshi government as legal refugees, and are left largely unsupported with nowhere to go; they are rejected by both Burma and Bangladesh, being pushed by each in opposing directions."
That assessment of the Rohingya's plight was made by American photojournalist Jared Katz, who documented refugee life for his photo reportage Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugee Camp, Unregistered, now appearing on Gaia Photos.
He continues, "Since 1992, over 27,000 Rohingya have fled into Bangladesh; without Bangladeshi recognition of their refugee status, the United Nations is unable to offer them support. In consequence these Rohingya themselves have set up an unregistered camp in a forested area surrounding the UN camp."
Comprised of nearly 60 photojournalists from around the globe, each Gaia photographer shares a united mission of promoting quality and diversity in documentary photography worldwide.
ABOUT JARED KATZ
American photojournalist Jared Katz is an international photojournalist who, upon graduation with a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California, backpacked for 18 months through South America, Asia, and Africa. He investigated the political, economic, and cultural issues he had found so interesting in college and along the way, established a non-profit organization supporting cultural understanding.
Since he's volunteered in unstable and conflict-ridden countries, Jared has witnessed the horrors of conflict and oppression. This has motivated him to constructively contribute to the development of international human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and he's applied to study for a Masters at SAIS Johns Hopkins, concentrating in Conflict Management and International Economics. His photography is his voice.
Mr. Katz's photography has been published by entities such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Jared Katz is currently based in Washington DC.
Please Visit Us and visit Jared's website.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
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