United Nations; 21 Sep 2018: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina criticised Myanmar for failing to fulfil its commitment to take back Rohingya refugees.
Hasina was speaking to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Hasina said Myanmar has offered verbal commitments to take back Rohingyas, but no efforts or provisions have been made to fulfil the assurance.
“The world cannot ignore or remain silent over the plight of the Rohingya people – driven from their homes in Myanmar and sheltering in Bangladesh,” Hasina, said.
“We are disappointed that despite our earnest efforts we have not been able to begin Rohingya repatriation in a permanent and sustainable manner. Myanmar is one of our neighbours. From the outset, we have been trying to find a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis through bilateral consultations,” said the Bangladeshi premier.
“Despite their verbal commitment to take back the Rohingya, in reality the Myanmar authorities are yet to accept them back,” Hasina said.
“I call upon international organisations to join hands with us in this initiative. I also seek their assistance to help relocate the Rohingya to the facility,” she added.
According to AFP, “Hasina also recalled the five-point proposal she presented to the UN General Assembly last year, which outlined a durable and peaceful solution for the plight of the forcibly displaced Rohingya.”
“Bangladesh is hosting some 1.1 million members of Myanmar’s minority Rohingya”, reported AFP.
