Accountability crucial for voluntary return of Rohingyas

MNA Exclusive Desk: Accountability is crucial to build confidence in the Rohingyas for them to voluntarily return; without this, repatriation will not be sustainable, Bangladesh says.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Masud Bin Momen stated this during the general debate of the General Assembly about the Human Rights Council’s report, in New York, recently.

He said: “While our continued efforts and readiness for the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas, to their original place of abode in the Rakhine state, are about to see fruition, one should, therefore, not be oblivious of the imperativeness of ensuring accountability for the gravest atrocities perpetrated against them.”

Ambassador Momen said accountability is crucial for bilateral instruments to be implemented, and hence should be pursued earnestly, reported news agency.