Diplomatic Correspondent :
On the occasion of the fifth year of the Rohingya exodus, 14 High Commissions and Embassies in Bangladesh have condemned the ‘horrific events’ and expressed their commitment for a solution to the political and humanitarian crisis.
“Five years on, the international community stands resolute in solidarity in its support for Rohingya and Bangladesh. We will continue to pursue a long-term solution to the crisis and its causes,” they said in a joint statement on Thursday.
About their role to take action against Myanmar, they said, “Our countries have imposed sanctions on some individuals responsible for serious human rights violations against Rohingya.”
Reflecting on the horrific events of August and
September 2017 that forced around 800,000 Rohingya to flee from their homes in Myanmar to seek refuge in Bangladesh, they acknowledged the incredible resilience and courage of the Rohingya in the face of their displacement.
“We will also continue to push for a solution to the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar caused by the military coup of February 2021, a solution which must be inclusive of Rohingya,” they added.
“We call for an end of the culture of impunity in Myanmar and reiterate our commitment to international accountability initiatives for the terrible acts committed against Rohingya,” the envoys said.
Reiterating their commitment to work with all, they said, “We will continue to work together with the Government of Bangladesh, the UN, and international and national partners, to ensure that Rohingya refugees receive humanitarian assistance, protection and education.”
“We continue to raise the plight of Rohingya on the international stage and seek a solution to the crisis that allows for the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingya to their communities in Rakhine State, Myanmar, as soon as conditions allow,” they asserted.
They have also noted with concern the reports of escalating violence and serious human rights violations across Myanmar by the Myanmar military.
“We underline the importance of Rohingya’s ability to live safe, purposeful and dignified lives whilst they are in Bangladesh and support the efforts to prepare them for return to Myanmar, once conditions allow,” they said.
