The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, called on chief advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, says a press release.
He lauded the leadership of the chief adviser for keeping the Rohingya issue at the forefront of the international agenda.
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 New York.
鈥楾he 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,鈥� 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.
He requested Andrews to continue his efforts in ensuring the availability of adequate funding.
Andrews praised Bangladesh鈥檚 engagement with different stakeholders in order to resolve the crisis. He expressed disappointment that the UN Secretary-General鈥檚 promising initiative to establish a humanitarian channel to stabilise Rakhine and create conditions for refugees to return fell victim to malicious propaganda.
Despite this setback, Andrews expressed optimism that continued efforts by the relevant stakeholders can find an early and durable solution and urged Bangladesh to continue its leadership role to this end.
Andrews is visiting Bangladesh to attend the stakeholders dialogue on the Rohingya issue to be held in Cox鈥檚 Bazar on August 28.
The chief adviser will inaugurate the event.
