United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E Currie, will visit Bangladesh from 11 to 18 November to assess the impact of the deteriorating situation in Myanmar on the country.
During her visit, Currie will focus on developments in Rakhine State and the broader armed conflict, the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and opportunities for future cooperation, according to a UN media advisory issued on Tuesday. Currie had formally requested permission to visit Myanmar but was informed by the country's military regime that it was not ready to accommodate the visit, the advisory said.
During her stay in Bangladesh, she will meet government officials, civil society representatives, victims and survivors, among others. She will visit Dhaka and Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar district, and is scheduled to hold a press conference on 18 November. The Special Rapporteur will present her next report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2027.
Her visit comes as Bangladesh continues to face challenges over the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis and the deteriorating security situation in neighbouring Myanmar. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said the Rohingya crisis had become a security concern for Bangladesh, stressing the need to keep the issue high on the international agenda.
Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to deliver its final judgment on 19 November in a landmark case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention. Currie officially assumed the mandate of Special Rapporteur on 1 May 2026.
Why it matters
The visit highlights international attention on the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis and regional security concerns as Bangladesh engages with UN human rights mechanisms.