UK firm to play role in UNSC on Rohingya plight: Lord Ahmad

The UK government is committed to continuing its role in the UN Security Council (UNSC) to highlight the plight of the Rohingyas, says British Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, reports UNB.

He praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hosting over a million Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar and reassured that the UK would continue to stand alongside both the Rohingya community and the government of Bangladesh.

Speaking at a virtual high-level event titled "Towards Sustainable Justice, Accountability and Returns: The Rohingya Crisis into its Fourth Year" on Tuesday evening, Lord Ahmad said the UK attaches top priority to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen called for greater Commonwealth solidarity and action to support international justice and accountability mechanisms for Rohingyas.

"Ensuring international justice and accountability for the Rohingya people is the call and the cry of the hour under every possible global investigative and accountability mechanism, making the Rohingya crisis truly global," he said while addressing the event as the chief guest.