Reconciliation critical for resolving Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh to Myanmar

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Bangla Tribune Desk
Published : 15:53, Nov 20, 2019 | Updated : 15:56, Nov 20, 2019

A wide view of the Security Council as Secretary-General António Guterres (centre left) briefs the Council meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, with a focus on the role of reconciliation in maintaining international peace and security on Nov 19, 2019. UN.Bangladesh has urged Myanmar to adopt clearly defined reconciliation strategies for resolving the Rohingya humanitarian crisis.

Referring to various successful models of reconciliation, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Masud Bin Momen raised the issues while addressing a Security Council Open Debate on 'The Role of Reconciliation in Maintaining International Peace & Security' held at the UNHQs on Tuesday (Nov 19), reports UNB.

He emphasised on the necessity of a robust enabling environment in Rakhine underpinned by dialogue between the Rohingyas, rest of Myanmar society and Myanmar authorities, the report added.

Ambassador Momen called upon Myanmar to promote the active participation of women and young people and ensure accountability and justice for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law said the Bangladesh Mission at the UN on Wednesday (Nov 20).  

The Permanent Representative also urged the Security Council to promote sustainable peace in Myanmar’s Rakhine State through reconciliation and reintegration of Rohingya community into Myanmar society, said the report.

Security Council has to encourage Myanmar to address core grievances and ensure unhindered and safe passage of relevant humanitarian personnel and supplies to the Rakhine, he added.

The Open Debate was held under the Presidency of the United Kingdom.

The Secretary-General also spoke on the occasion stating that “no reconciliation without justice” will work, added the report.

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