Steven OBrien

@cxb_obrien

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Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Joined December 2017
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  1. 18 hours ago

    Andrew Mbogori, UNHCR Bangladesh Representative, a.i., on the ground in Cox’s Bazar to see monsoon response in action.

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  2. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    For refugees, living along an elephant migration route has cost lives. Discover how IUCN and UNHCR are standing to protect people and elephants alike

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  3. 20 hours ago

    Creativity flourishing on a side wall of a Child Friendly Space run by MSF in UNHCR’s Transit Center in Kutupalong. Newly arrived refugees from Myanmar stay at the center temporarily until they can relocate to the main settlement.

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  4. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    Did you know that one person is displaced every two seconds? 🇨🇦 is proud to work with to assist & internally displaced persons.

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    Jun 20

    UK aid is supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh this , helping to provide and improve shelters to withstand the monsoon rains

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    Jun 20

    Celebrating in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Rohingya refugees plant trees 🌲 in Kutupalong refugee site, thanks to our partner supported by

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    Jun 19

    On we remember that protecting people fleeing persecution, violence and war is a basic act of humanity shared by all cultures and enshrined in international law.

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  8. Jun 20

    Football ⚽️ game about to start in Kutupalong refugee settlement. Teams from within refugee community vying for these trophies 🏆

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  9. Jun 20

    Prize-giving event for at the Technical Assistance Inc. (TAI) community centre in Kutupalong. TAI’s committed staff out in great numbers today to steer many activities. Heard some impressive singing voices within the Rohingya community.

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    Jun 19

    On World Refugee Day, I ask you to remember the millions who were forced to leave their homes. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and courage. Ours must be of solidarity, compassion and action.

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  11. Jun 20

    UNHCR in Kutupalong recognizing the hospitality and generosity of Government and people of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 towards refugees. Also honouring the courage, strength, and resilience of refugees themselves.

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  12. Jun 19

    events underway at Kutupalong refugee settlement in Cox’s Bazar. Agencies working with refugees, CODEC and BRAC among others, have organized events for children. Have just seen some of the fun games and races.

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    Jun 18

    Opinion: Helping the Rohingya return home

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  14. Retweeted
    Jun 15

    Acts of daily courage in helping Rohingya refugees through the monsoon season. Respect.

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    “There was this little girl about 10 or 12 years old, she got buried under the soil when a hill caved in & her arm got stuck, we rescued her along with her family & kept them safe at camp 4”. Refugee first responder Jamal Uddin from Safety Unit Volunteers
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  15. Jun 15

    There’s not much space in the congested/hilly Kutupalong refugee settlement for games like ⚽️🏏 Six months ago flying kites was popular among children. These days it’s marbles. It was one of the games keeping their spirits up as they bravely weathered the harsh rains this week.

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  16. Jun 14

    During a respite in rain in Kutupalong refugee settlement, yesterday.

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  17. Jun 14

    Hoping today for some let up in week’s rainfall in Cox’s Bazar. If adding up rainfall count from Bangladesh meteorological service over last 5 days = over 540mm since the 10th June; some 67 per cent of average normal monthly rainfall (by my calc).

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    Jun 13

    Bangladeshi authorities, UNHCR, and other humanitarian partners responded immediately to the monsoon affecting 11,000 people, with search and rescue, relocations, distributions of shelter kits and aid

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    Jun 11

    Inspecting site for emergency relocation of at risk of landslides. Structures are robust even after heavy monsoon rains. The work continues as rain falls. Full force ahead. No retreat.

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  20. Jun 11

    According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the average normal rainfall for Cox’s Bazar in June is 801.9 mm. Has been heavy the last two days.

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