The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday called upon the international community to sustain its support for vital humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas.
It also urged Myanmar to take concrete steps towards ensuring the safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return of the Rohingyas to their homeland.
The OIC reiterated its call for reinforced international solidarity and coordinated action to address the root causes of this issue and to work toward a comprehensive, just and durable solution.
On the eighth anniversary of the mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the OIC reiterated its unwavering support for the Rohingya people and reaffirms its steadfast commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights.
The OIC stands in solidarity with the Rohingya Muslims, who continue to face persecution, statelessness and forced displacement, according to a statement issued by the OIC headquarters.
Over 1.3 million Rohingya remain in refugee camps in Bangladesh and other host countries, enduring difficult conditions and facing uncertain futures, while many thousands remain internally displaced within Myanmar, subject to mass killings, systemic discrimination and ongoing gross violations of their rights.
The OIC fully supports international efforts, including proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to hold perpetrators of heinous crimes against the Rohingya Muslims accountable.
It underscored the responsibility of all parties involved in the conflict, especially the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army, to ensure the protection of the Rohingya people inside Myanmar in full compliance with the provisional measures ordered by the ICJ.
The OIC also commended Bangladesh and other OIC Member States for their continued generosity in hosting Rohingya refugees and appreciates the support extended by many OIC Member States to this community.
It paid tribute to the courage and resilience of the Rohingya Muslims, and reaffirmed its pledge to continue advocating for their rights on the international stage.
