Bangladesh's prime minister calls for international action on Rohingya crisis in maiden UN address
Tarique Rahman pledged support for Palestine and outlined a '3-R' strategy to rebuild Bangladesh after the 2024 uprising.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for greater international action on the Rohingya refugee crisis during his first address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Rahman also pledged Bangladesh's continued support for the Palestinian cause as part of his remarks to the assembly.
The prime minister outlined what he described as a "3-R" strategy aimed at rebuilding Bangladesh following the 2024 uprising that reshaped the country's political landscape.
His address reflects Bangladesh's ongoing role as host to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who have fled violence and persecution in neighbouring Myanmar.
Further details of the "3-R" strategy's specific components were not immediately available from the address.
Sources
- Bangladesh’s prime minister calls for international action on Rohingya crisis, greater climate justice — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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