Dhaka seeks stronger UN role in resolving Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh has sought stronger role from the United Nation in resolving the Rohingya crisis and ensure voluntary, safe and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homeland from Bangladesh, reports UNB.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam made the request during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York.
Appreciating the UN role in resolving the Rohingya crisis, the state minister also requested the UN chief to expedite the appointment process of new UN envoy on Myanmar issues.
He also re-invited the UN Secretary General to visit Bangladesh, said a press release on Saturday.
UN chief Guterres highly appreciated Bangladesh's role, specially efforts from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for sheltering Rohingyas and extending humanitarian support to them.
He said the UN remains committed to ensure voluntary, safe and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homeland.
The UN chief assured the state minister of continuing his efforts to find a solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Meanwhile, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said Rohingyas will have to be allowed to go exactly their homes and not some other locations where they may be forced to return.
In a regular briefing on Friday, he said their repatriation needs to be done in a safe, dignified manner that respects their rights as refugees, their rights as human beings.