national Desk
The United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee has unanimously adopted a resolution on the Rohingya crisis, calling for renewed international efforts to secure a durable solution and facilitate the safe, voluntary return of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar.
The resolution, jointly tabled by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union (EU), was co-sponsored by 105 countries, according to a statement from the Bangladesh mission to the UN in New York. Adopted annually since 2017, the resolution expresses deep concern over ongoing human rights violations in Rakhine State, targeted persecution of Rohingya Muslims, restrictions on humanitarian access, and the continued displacement of Rohingyas into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of sustained international engagement to ensure the safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of Rohingya refugees to their homeland.
Following the adoption, the Bangladesh delegation expressed gratitude to member states for their continued support but highlighted frustration over the lack of meaningful progress in the past eight years regarding the return of displaced Rohingya populations. The delegation stressed that Bangladesh is no longer able to shoulder the responsibility of hosting 1.3 million Rohingya refugees and called for urgent global action to facilitate their repatriation to Myanmar.
The resolution’s adoption marks a renewed diplomatic effort to address one of the region’s most pressing humanitarian crises, reinforcing the international community’s call for accountability, protection of human rights, and long-term solutions for the Rohingya population.