Rohingya Crisis: Dhaka seeks support from big powers
Reminding about the possible uncertainty in the region, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday sought support from big countries to find a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis through their peaceful repatriation to Myanmar's Rakhine State.
"This is sad. This is very sad [killings in Rohingya camps]. We've long been saying that uncertainty might be created in the region if the Rohingya crisis is not resolved," he told reporters at the foreign ministry, mentioning that it is a matter of worry for them, Myanmar and the entire region.
He said the countries like Japan, China, India and Korea which are investing in Myanmar may not get the desired returns on their investment if the Rohingya crisis remains unsettled, creating uncertainty in the whole region.
"See, you're investing in Myanmar. That's good. But if uncertainty appears you won't get the expected return. So, let's work together [to find a durable solution]," said the minister, adding that no countries did disagree with Bangladesh's call to find a solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Momen said the government wanted to install barbed wire surrounding camps and withdrew the 4G internet network in the camps in an effort to keep the camps safe.
The government has information that trafficking of girls and children was taking place and traffickers share images of girls and children through smartphones using high-speed internet as part of trafficking, he said.
The minister said the international NGOs opposed it and made it their main issue.
Responding to a question on his recent Kuwait visit, Momen said Kuwait from the day one is supporting Bangladesh for finding a solution to the Rohingya crisis. "They'll be supporting us."
In the last five days, seven Rohingyas were killed in clashes in camps over establishing dominance.
There are allegations that some residents of the camps are involved in criminal activities.
Bangladesh is currently hosting over 1.1 million Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar.
Factional clashes now occur more frequently at the camps.
Bangladesh has been urging Myanmar to take back its nationals and the two sides even signed an agreement, but there has been no progress.
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