The United States (US) has said they are deeply grateful to Bangladesh for providing shelter to nearly one million Rohingyas and committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of Myanmar.
“We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of Bangladesh for giving shelter and refuge to nearly one million Rohingya, as well as other countries in the region hosting Rohingya refugees,” said US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in a statement marking the sixth anniversary of "Genocide" against Rohingyas, reports Daily Sun.
He also said the United States remains committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of Burma and will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma in their aspirations for a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful future.
The US has provided over $2.1 billion to assist those affected by the crisis in Burma, Bangladesh, and elsewhere in the region since 2017, remaining the leading single largest donor of life-saving humanitarian assistance to those whose lives have been upended by the violence.
The escalation of violence throughout the country has exacerbated the dire humanitarian situation, particularly for members of ethnic and religious minority communities, including Rohingya.
“Since December 2017, the United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and entities most responsible for the ongoing violence,” he added.
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