September 5, 2017
Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus today sent an
open letter to United Nations Security Council urging it to immediately
intervene to end the humanitarian crisis in Burma’s Arakan state.
In his letter, the Bangladeshi economist said: “You are
aware, the human tragedy and crimes against humanity has taken a dangerous turn
in the Arakan region of Burma. It needs your immediate intervention.”
He also cited the recent military offensive by the Burma
Army in Arakan State that led to the killing, rape and displacement of hundreds
of Rohingyas.
“Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced.
Villages have been burned, women raped, many civilians arbitrarily arrested,
and children killed. Crucially, humanitarian aid organisations have been almost
completely denied access, creating an appalling humanitarian crisis in an area
already extremely poor.”
According to local administration sources, around 120,000
people have fled to Bangladesh in the last twelve days, said Prof Yunus.
“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 Arakan,” he said.
“The world is waiting to see that the UNSC has played its
role to bring end to a humanitarian crisis and build peace in the region,” he
said.
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