International community for immediate solution to Rohingya crisis

International community urged all to expedite efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

In a statement, issued to mark World Refugee Day, they said, “We stand in solidarity with the more than 120 million people, that is 1 in 69, worldwide, who are forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution.”

“Among these individuals are over 1 million Rohingyas, who fled from their homes in Myanmar and sought refuge in Bangladesh,” the statement, which was circulated by the US Embassy in Dhaka, said.

“We appreciate the Government of Bangladesh for continuing to host the Rohingya in their time of need. We also continue to honour the incredible resilience and strength of spirit of the Rohingya people in adversity.”

“We all continue to make dedicated efforts to provide essential services for Rohingya refugees, and Bangladesh's host communities,” it said, adding that the international community continues to advocate for global attention for this protracted crisis, amid emerging new crises and growing global humanitarian need.

“In the camps, improved opportunities for refugees to pursue meaningful education and livelihoods could build essential resilience and self-reliance.”

“This is important to overcome cycles of poverty and marginalisation for future generations.”

The hope remains that safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation will be possible for Rohingya refugees in the long term, they said.

“However, the escalating conflict and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Myanmar mean that this is unlikely in the near future. We remain deeply concerned by the worsening situation in Rakhine State and the cross-border implications. Today we reiterate the importance of protecting all civilians.”

“At the Global Refugee Forum in December 2023, we made a collective pledge to share global responsibility and enhance partnerships to address the complexities of forced displacement.”

It said that the international community is committed to ensuring a better and more dignified life for the Rohingyas while they remain in Bangladesh.

“We will continue to pursue regional coordination and collective efforts towards sustainable solutions for Rohingya refugees, partnering with the Government of Bangladesh.”

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