AIBS policy brief stresses role of justice in resolving Rohingya crisis

The comprehensive policy brief addressing the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis underscored the role of justice and accountability in resolving the issue.

The American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) released the policy brief titled "Rohingya Crisis: Current Challenges and the Way Forward" on August 26, marking the sixth year of the Rohingya refugee crisis.

It emphasizes the importance of international attention and commitment to finding a just and durable solution to the crisis.

The policy brief highlighted exploring targeted sanctions, diplomatic pressure and accountability mechanism to achieve justice and deter future human rights abuses.

International legal and humanitarian experts and academics, who contributed to the policy brief in a recently held international symposium, came up with an analysis of the crisis, current challenges, and potential strategies to address the plight of the Rohingya community.

The two-day symposium was organised by AIBS in collaboration with Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. The symposium gathered experts, scholars, and stakeholders to deliberate on potential solutions to the Rohingya crisis.

The experts took part in the symposium emphasizes the importance of international attention and commitment to finding a just and durable solution to the crisis.

They highlight the urgency of addressing the humanitarian situation, particularly the lack of access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities for Rohingya refugees.

The brief also noted that collaborative effort between international actors including the governments, NGO's, and Civil Society Organizations are crucial to protecting human rights of the Rohingya.

Efforts to hold the Myanmar authorities accountable for human rights violations are also discussed in the police brief.