UNB, Dhaka :
The United States has said it remains concerned over the killing of members of local communities and displacement of thousands in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, which undermines prospects for the voluntary return of Rohingyas and internally displaced persons and erodes prospects for peace.
“In the face of escalating fighting in Rakhine State, we urge a cessation of violence, dialogue, renewed efforts to protect local communities, and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance,” said US Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Tuesday.
Three years after Burma’s security forces launched brutal attacks against hundreds of thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children, the United States reiterated its call for justice for victims and accountability for those responsible.
The United States has taken strong actions to promote justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for atrocities, she claimed.
“Those actions include imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions on top military leaders and units linked to serious human rights abuses, supporting UN investigation mechanisms, and encouraging Burma to participate fully in International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings and to comply with court orders,” said the US Spokesperson.
The US appreciated the sustained commitment of the international community to hold the perpetrators of these atrocities to account. “Much more remains to be done.”
Also read: UK to push for accountability, safe repatriation of Rohingyas.
The United States has said it remains concerned over the killing of members of local communities and displacement of thousands in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, which undermines prospects for the voluntary return of Rohingyas and internally displaced persons and erodes prospects for peace.
“In the face of escalating fighting in Rakhine State, we urge a cessation of violence, dialogue, renewed efforts to protect local communities, and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance,” said US Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Tuesday.
Three years after Burma’s security forces launched brutal attacks against hundreds of thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children, the United States reiterated its call for justice for victims and accountability for those responsible.
The United States has taken strong actions to promote justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for atrocities, she claimed.
“Those actions include imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions on top military leaders and units linked to serious human rights abuses, supporting UN investigation mechanisms, and encouraging Burma to participate fully in International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings and to comply with court orders,” said the US Spokesperson.
The US appreciated the sustained commitment of the international community to hold the perpetrators of these atrocities to account. “Much more remains to be done.”
Also read: UK to push for accountability, safe repatriation of Rohingyas.
