Rohingya Camp Narratives: Tales From the 'Lesser Roads' Traveled

Thirteen chapters in this book explore the "untold stories" and "unexplored paths" of life in refugee camps, focusing on the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh since August 2017. The narratives intertwine theoretical threads and tapestries, combining political realism and humanitarian socioeconomic pushes, and highlight both positive and negative outcomes, such as camp innovations and human and sex trafficking. The book explores the complex local-global linkages and fast-moving current circumstances of the Rohingya and global refugee crisis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book delves into the untold stories and unexplored pathways of life in refugee camps, focusing specifically on the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh since August 2017. Through thirteen captivating chapters, it explores a range of themes that often go unnoticed or marginalized in the broader discourse on refugee camps. These chapters shed light on the experiences of camp violence, sexual and gender discrimination, intersectionality, justice, the sudden arrival of COVID-19, human security, education for children, innovation, and relocation plans.

The narratives presented in this book are primarily based on extensive field trips, which allow for a rich and immersive exploration of the camps. These narratives seamlessly intertwine theoretical frameworks (hypotheses) and empirical observations, creating a tapestry of insights that contribute to our understanding of the complex dynamics at play in refugee camp communities. While these narratives may be influenced by the pulls of political realism and humanitarian-driven socioeconomic forces, they often blend these influences in unique and impactful ways.

The post-ethnic cleansing and post-exodus periods present a murky future for Rohingya and global refugees. This book highlights both positive offshoots, such as camp innovations that bring attention to the relevance of civil society, and negative developments, such as the expansion of human and sex trafficking beyond the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar. It explores the challenges of navigating local-global linkages and the rapidly changing circumstances in a world that is still grappling with the legacies of history.

Overall, this book offers a valuable contribution to the understanding of refugee camp living, providing a deeper insight into the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that arise within these communities. It serves as a call to action for policymakers, humanitarian organizations, and individuals to address the pressing needs and rights of refugees and work towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 149 x 210 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811911996
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022