The United Nations refugee agency says an estimated 270,000 Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar have sought refuge in Bangladesh over the past two weeks. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, said the numbers are so alarming-it really means that we have to step up our response to address the situation in Myanmar urgently.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, US Ambassador to United Nations, Nikki Haley said in a statement issued yesterday that over the past week, conditions in Rakhine have continued to deteriorate. She said United States will continue to urge Myanmar security forces to respect civilians as it conducts security operations.'<br/><br/>The US, however, welcomes Myanmar government committing humanitarian assistance to all displaced by violence. But the US urged to make sure that the aid actually reaches those in need, as quickly as possible, and that it is delivered in a manner that protects their rights and dignity.<br/><br/>While, the Government of Bangladesh is accommodating many displaced Rohingya, significant numbers of civilians are stranded along the border waiting for much-needed relief.