Who We Are

The Daily East is an independent, Rohingya-led news publication covering the latest news, current affairs, and important developments concerning Rohingya communities, Arakan State, Myanmar, the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and the wider region.

We report on the events, decisions, and issues shaping Rohingya lives, from political developments and conflict to human rights, education, humanitarian affairs, and community life. We also cover relevant national, regional, and international news that helps readers understand the wider context of developments affecting Rohingya communities and their future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to keep readers informed through timely, informative, and responsible journalism. We aim to provide news, updates, and relevant context that help readers understand what is happening, why it matters, and how developments may affect Rohingya communities and the wider region.

We believe access to reliable information is important for understanding events, following public affairs, and making informed decisions. Our goal is to bring readers closer to the stories and developments that matter to them.

What We Cover

• Rohingya affairs: News and developments concerning Rohingya communities, their rights, circumstances, and future.
• Arakan State and Myanmar: Politics, conflict, security, governance, human rights, and other significant developments.
• Refugee camps: Conditions, safety, education, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, and community affairs in Cox’s Bazar.
• Human rights and humanitarian affairs: Reports on abuses, displacement, discrimination, relief efforts, emergency situations, and challenges facing vulnerable communities.
• Regional and international news: Political, diplomatic, and other developments relevant to Rohingya communities and the wider region.
• Education, community, and fact-checking: Educational developments, community initiatives, and the examination of misleading or inaccurate claims concerning Rohingya affairs and regional events.

Our Approach to Journalism

We aim to report information accurately, clearly, and responsibly. Our reporting draws on available sources, official statements, documents, eyewitness accounts, and other relevant evidence, depending on the circumstances of each story.

Reporting from conflict-affected areas and refugee communities can present significant challenges. Information may be difficult to access, and independent verification may not always be possible. We seek to distinguish confirmed facts from allegations and unverified claims, provide appropriate attribution, and communicate relevant limitations when necessary.

We recognize the importance of treating people with dignity and considering the safety and privacy of individuals who share information, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances.

Our Editorial Principles

Editorial independence, accuracy, fairness, and accountability are important to our work. We aim to make editorial decisions based on the relevance of a story, the available evidence, and its importance to readers.

We recognize that errors can occur in journalism. When significant inaccuracies are identified, they should be addressed transparently and corrected where appropriate. We also value responsible sourcing, clear attribution, and the distinction between factual reporting, allegations, and opinion.