Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has urged the United Nations Security Council to 'act decisively and immediately' to end violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Published : 05 Sep 2017, 09:03 PM
"As you are aware, the human tragedy and crimes against humanity has taken a dangerous turn in the Arakan region of Myanmar. It needs your immediate intervention," the Bangladeshi said in an open letter to the council on Tuesday.
Referring to reports by different organisations, he noted that the recent military offensive by the Myanmar Army in Rakhine has killed hundreds of Rohingyas, including children, displaced hundreds of thousands, burnt complete villages, and left many women raped.
"According to local administration sources, around 120,000 people have fled to my country during the last twelve days. Human misery created by such massive displacement of men, women and children under the threat of death is getting worse every day," he said.
"I, along with several Nobel Laureates and eminent global citizens denounced the previous spate of violence late last year and wrote to you to intervene. Despite initiatives taken by you, the situation has not improved. This time, I urge you to take decisive actions to stop the violence against innocent civilians and bring permanent peace in Rakhine."
"I call on UNSC to intervene immediately by using all available means. I request you to take immediate action for cessation of indiscriminate military attack on innocent civilians that is forcing them to leave their home and flee country to turn into stateless people," he added.
"The world is waiting to see that UNSC has played its role to bring end to a humanitarian crisis and build peace in the region," he added.