Bangladesh urges ‘safe zones’ for Rohingya in Myanmar

‘Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for the establishment of safe zones inside Myanmar to protect the Rohingya Muslims who are fleeing a government-sanctioned crackdown to seek refuge in her country.
Hasina, who was addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, proposed a five-point plan for the protection of the Rohingyas in “safe zones that could be created inside Myanmar under UN supervision.”
Myanmar must also stop the violence and “the practice of ethnic cleansing,” agree to allow a UN fact-finding mission, ensure the return of refugees from Bangladesh, and abide by a report that recommends citizenship for the Rohingya, said Hasina.
“These people must be able to return to their homeland in safety, security and dignity,” she said.’
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