Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Arjun Jain, UN Principle Coordinator for the Rohingya Refugee Response, about conditions in Cox’s Bazar. The location is the site of the largest refugee camp in the world with more than 1 million Rohingya refugees. Arjun provides an overview of the situation. He gives honest answers about what’s gone right in the aid response and what needs to be better. Jamie asks Arjun about funding, and Arjun says it’s been a challenge getting the dollars to provide comprehensive support for the refugees. He explains that some services have already been cut back due to a lack of funding. Arjun also talks about the future for these refugees. He raises concerns for children, some of whom have spent their entire lives in the camps.