Over half a million Rohingyas fled ethnic cleansing since Aug 25 when the military crackdown began in Rakhine. India’s position was initially perceived as not with Bangladesh on the Rohingya crisis as Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make any comment during his state visit to Myanmar. But, later India in the 36th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva made it clear that India wanted the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and urged Myanmar to give them citizenship in Rakhine State for a sustainable solution to the crisis. She also said that to India, Bangladesh comes first among all neighbours. “We are deeply disturbed by the situation,” the diplomat said, adding that India is, however, against using any force.

Source: bd News24 October 25, 2017 17:48 UTC