Bangladesh: Despite other global crises, UN still focused on Rohingya issue, UNRC

DHAKA, 09 November 2022, (TON): UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis said “despite other major developing crises in the world, the United Nations continues to focus on the Rohingya issue, and has been trying to find a political solution.”

She said “it's incredibly challenging. The focus is there.”

She added that they are working on the ground for safe and dignified return of the displaced Rohingyas currently in Bangladesh to Myanmar.

The UNRC was speaking at DCAB Talk, organized by Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh at Dhaka's Jatiya Press Club.

Responding to a question on the political situation ahead of the next national election in Bangladesh, the UN Resident Coordinator made it clear that decisions are up to Bangladesh and the government.

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