Michael von Tangen Page
@mikevtp.bsky.social
Works in Cox's Bazar as part of UNDP Bangladesh's support to the Rohingya response. Opinions are my own; reposts = interesting, not endorsement.
Four years ago the most popular leader of Rohingya civil society in the camps, Mohibullah, was gunned down by unidentified Rohingya gunmen (probably ARSA). This is a photograph from a meeting with him and the Norwegian Ambassador just three days before he died. He will be missed today in New York.
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Four years ago the most popular leader of Rohingya civil society in the camps, Mohibullah, was gunned down by unidentified Rohingya gunmen (probably ARSA). This is a photograph from a meeting with him and the Norwegian Ambassador just three days before he died. He will be missed today in New York.
For those interested in today's UN Conference on the Rohingya there will be live coverage on this site from about 8pm BD time (NY 10 am) through this link webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13...
(Part 1) High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar - General Assembly, 80th session
Conference to review the overall crisis and share perspectives on the situation on the ground in order to propose a comprehensive, innovative, concrete and time-bound plan for a sustainable resolution...
webtv.un.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
For those interested in today's UN Conference on the Rohingya there will be live coverage on this site from about 8pm BD time (NY 10 am) through this link webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13...
Not the Jolly Roger rather a beach safety flag in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Sadly, from 30 September due to funding cuts the lifeguards will no longer be patrolling the tourist beaches
September 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Not the Jolly Roger rather a beach safety flag in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Sadly, from 30 September due to funding cuts the lifeguards will no longer be patrolling the tourist beaches
Rohingya mujahid surrenders his weapon to Brigadier-General Aung Gyi, 4 July 1961. This was part of an agreement to establish the Mayu Frontier District, which saw what is now the Maungdaw District of Rakhine State established, giving limited autonomy to the Rohingya in this area between 1961 & 1964
July 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Rohingya mujahid surrenders his weapon to Brigadier-General Aung Gyi, 4 July 1961. This was part of an agreement to establish the Mayu Frontier District, which saw what is now the Maungdaw District of Rakhine State established, giving limited autonomy to the Rohingya in this area between 1961 & 1964
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Gwen Robinson @robinsonbkk.bsky.social in Bangkok yesterday. Myanmar has lost one of its ablest chroniclers, and those of us who work on the country's politics have lost a key lynchpin who knew everyone and gave advice freely.
March 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Gwen Robinson @robinsonbkk.bsky.social in Bangkok yesterday. Myanmar has lost one of its ablest chroniclers, and those of us who work on the country's politics have lost a key lynchpin who knew everyone and gave advice freely.
Just ended UNDP Bangladesh Country Office retreat in Cox's Bazar, it was good to welcome colleagues to CXB.
February 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Just ended UNDP Bangladesh Country Office retreat in Cox's Bazar, it was good to welcome colleagues to CXB.
On the 8th January 1947 the future Pakistan leader Jinnah assured the future Burmese leader Aung San that he had no territorial aspirations for Northern Arakan (now Rakhine State). This is a policy which Dhaka/Dacca has adhered to constantly through multiple states and governments since.
January 8, 2025 at 6:59 AM
On the 8th January 1947 the future Pakistan leader Jinnah assured the future Burmese leader Aung San that he had no territorial aspirations for Northern Arakan (now Rakhine State). This is a policy which Dhaka/Dacca has adhered to constantly through multiple states and governments since.
Thought I would launch my first Blue Sky appearance with a post looking at my small library of Rohingya-related books in English. I plan on doing a short summary of each in the next few weeks.
November 26, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Thought I would launch my first Blue Sky appearance with a post looking at my small library of Rohingya-related books in English. I plan on doing a short summary of each in the next few weeks.