'Interim ICJ rule will help restore faith of Rohingyas’

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Bangla Tribune Report
Published : 04:00, Jan 25, 2020 | Updated : 04:00, Jan 25, 2020

Masud Bin Momen. FILE PHOTO

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule in favour of the Rohingyas will help restore their faith and prompt them to go back, said Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.
His remarks came while speaking at an event organised by Centre for Genocide after the ICJ order on Thursday (Jan 23).
“Implementation of the ICJ rule will facilitate favourable condition for the Rohingyas to go back and ensure their security,” he said.
He called on Myanmar “respect the demand of the international community,” and follow through with the order.
He said that the order might change the mind of the UN Security Council where China and Russia support Myanmar.
He added that more international pressure was called for in order to resolve the crisis.
Former foreign secretary M Shahidul Haque, who retired last month says, termed the ruling as historic.
“The ties between Myanmar and the superpowers are still a big question,” he said before adding the countries are usually careful when it comes to an order against another country.
He added that Myanmar had always led propaganda against Bangladesh and steps were taken by the latter after a long time.
The retired bureaucrat said that the prime minister took a strong stance in the United Nations General Assembly consecutively in 2017, 2018 and 2019 which wasn’t an easy task.
On Thursday (Jan 23) ordered Myanmar to take urgent measures to protect its Rohingya population from genocide, a ruling cheered by refugees as their first major legal victory since being forced from their homes.
A lawsuit launched by Gambia in November at the United Nations' highest body for disputes between states accuses Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya in violation of a 1948 convention.
The court's final decision could take years, and Thursday's ruling dealt only with Gambia's request for preliminary measures. But in a unanimous ruling by the 17 judge panel, the court said the Rohingya face an ongoing threat and Myanmar must act to protect them.

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