Japan reaffirms stand on quick repatriation of Rohingyas

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Naoki Ito yesterday reiterated Japan's support for early repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar's Rakhine state with conducive environment in place saying the international community needs to support the process. "Bangladesh, UN agencies and other international organisations and donor agencies are working very closely to provide humanitarian support to those displaced people," he said.

The Japanese envoy made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest at a function jointly organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Rotary International District 3281 Bangladesh at BIISS auditorium.  Referring to Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s remarks at the recently held East Asia Summit (EAS), Ambassador Ito said the international community should continue to support the early repatriation of displaced persons, along with continuing its support to Bangladesh.

“He (Prime Minister Abe) also expressed his expectation that the Myanmar government and military authorities will take appropriate measures regarding alleged human rights violations,” said the Japanese Ambassador.

Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the first hearing of a recently filed case on accountability for crimes against Rohingyas set for December 10-12.

Japan reaffirms stand on quick repatriation of Rohingyas

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Naoki Ito yesterday reiterated Japans support for early repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmars Rakhine state with conducive environment in place saying the international community needs to support the process. Bangladesh, UN agencies and other international organisations and donor agencies are working very closely to provide humanitarian support to those displaced people, he said. The Japanese envoy made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest at a function jointly organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Rotary International District 3281 Bangladesh at BIISS auditorium. Referring to Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzos remarks at the recently held East Asia Summit (EAS), Ambassador Ito said the international community should continue to support the early repatriation of displaced persons, along with continuing its support to Bangladesh. He (Prime Minister Abe) also expressed his expectation that the Myanmar government and military authorities will take appropriate measures regarding alleged human rights violations, said the Japanese Ambassador. Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the first hearing of a recently filed case on accountability for crimes against Rohingyas set for December 10-12.