Bangladesh has renewed its call for the early repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, stressing that the displaced people want to return to their homeland and that the prolonged crisis continues to place a heavy burden on the country.

Speaking at a UN briefing by the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury said the Rohingya crisis originated in Myanmar and its sustainable solution must also be found there, according to BSS.

He noted that Bangladesh has been hosting nearly 1.2 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas for almost a decade on humanitarian grounds despite growing social, economic, environmental and security challenges.

The envoy said the continued presence of 1.2 million rohingya has put immense pressure on local communities and resources, making an early and lasting solution imperative.

Reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the crisis, he urged the international community and regional stakeholders to intensify efforts to create conditions for the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.

Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury reiterated that repatriation remains the only viable long-term solution and called for stronger international support to address the root causes of the crisis and ensure accountability.

He also emphasized the need for coordinated global and regional efforts to facilitate the early return of the displaced population and help restore peace and stability in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

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