International Gathering Focuses on Political Resolution for Rohingya Crisis: Mounir Satouri
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Proposes Seven-Point Plan for Rohingya Crisis Resolution
In preparation for the upcoming high-level conference in New York on 30 September, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has put forward a seven-point plan seeking collective efforts for a practical roadmap towards the speedy, safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of Rohingyas to their homes in Rakhine, Myanmar.
The conference, aiming to sustain international attention, review the situation on the ground, and propose a concrete, time-bound plan for a sustainable resolution of the Rohingya crisis, is expected to contribute significantly to finding a political solution.
Prof Yunus, who is scheduled to reach New York on 22 September to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), emphasized that it is not only the responsibility of Bangladesh but also of the international community to share the burden of the Rohingya crisis. He stated, "We must not be held hostage to mere rhetoric. The time for action is now."
Over 1.3 million Rohingya refugees are currently hosted in Bangladesh, where the situation in the refugee camps is dire, with overcrowding, limited resources, and ongoing humanitarian challenges. The long-term solution to the crisis lies in improving the situation in Myanmar and ensuring the safe and voluntary return of displaced populations.
Mounir Satouri, Chair of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, commended the efforts of the government of Bangladesh for hosting the Rohingya refugees for eight years and expressed optimism about the conference. He also requested funding from Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union before the International Panel to address the Rohingya crisis.
The European Union (EU) has become the main donor for the Rohingya crisis, and it has committed to maintaining its level of funding to Bangladesh for the rising Rohingya crisis. However, with the withdrawal of US funds, it is not normal for Bangladesh to bear the brunt of the funding decline. The EU will have to mobilize other donors, possibly from the region, to offset this decline.
Prof Yunus stressed that the Rohingya issue and its sustainable resolution must be kept alive on the global agenda as they need support until they return home. He also highlighted the need for increased funding to address the crisis effectively.
The UN General Assembly will hold a high-level plenary meeting to address the crisis facing Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. The international community must continue supporting Bangladesh in addressing the needs of Rohingya refugees and working together to find a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis.
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