Rohingyas set to return to Myanmar: but will they be safe?

Planned repatriation in doubt as refugees in Bangladesh go into hiding

Rohingya refugees head towards the Balukhali refugee camp after crossing into Bangladesh
Rohingya make their way to refugee camps after crossing into Bangladesh
(Image credit: Dibyangshu/AFP/Getty Images)

Bangladesh has promised that it will not forcibly repatriate any Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar, amid fears over the safety of the persecuted minority.

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