The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the latter’s office on Thursday.
The UN envoy lauded the leadership of the Chief Adviser for keeping the Rohingya issue at the forefront of the international agenda, said a press release issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing today.
Andrews recalled the successful initiative of the Chief Adviser to convene a UN International Conference on the Rohingyas, which will be held on 30th September at the UN headquarters in the New York.
“The world is grateful to Bangladesh for its generosity to host and support the Rohingyas and to you for keeping the hope of a lasting solution alive,” said Andrews.
The Chief Adviser expressed the hope that the UN Conference will provide concrete pathways to the resolution of this prolonged crisis.
He said that the recent cut in financial support to the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh is taking its toll on the provision of essential services, including health and education.
Professor Yunus requested Andrews to continue his efforts in ensuring the availability of adequate funding.বিস্তারিত