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Landslides Kill 20, Displace 4,300 Rohingya; UNHCR Demands Land

7/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Landslides in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar killed 20 people and displaced 4,307 refugees in early July 2026.
UNHCR urged Bangladesh to provide land to decongest the camps, saying the Shelter and Camp Coordination appeal is 42 % funded and leaves a US$73.9 million gap.
Caritas Bangladesh sent staff with emergency shelter, WASH and dignity kits while IOM and Bangladesh teams began rescue, damage assessments and relocation of families in high-risk zones.

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Story summary

Landslides in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar killed 20 people and displaced 4,307 refugees in early July 2026.
UNHCR urged Bangladesh to provide land to decongest the camps, saying the Shelter and Camp Coordination appeal is 42 % funded and leaves a US$73.9 million gap.
Caritas Bangladesh sent staff with emergency shelter, WASH and dignity kits while IOM and Bangladesh teams began rescue, damage assessments and relocation of families in high-risk zones.