The foreign ministry said both of them have just returned from Cox’s Bazar after visiting the camps where the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals have been taking shelter. The OCHA and the UNICEF officials thanked the government and the people of Bangladesh for sheltering them and “deeply appreciated Bangladesh’s humanity and generosity”. The foreign minister said the presence of Myanmar nationals now stood over 900,000 creating a serious humanitarian challenge for Bangladesh. He referred to the Oct 2 visit of Myanmar minister U Kyaw Tint Swe and said Bangladesh had stressed the importance of “sustainable return” of Rohingyas to Myanmar. He sought UN’s support and said the Myanmar minister also conveyed their willingness to take back the Myanmar nationals taking shelter in Bangladesh.

Source: bd News24 October 04, 2017 17:03 UTC