Support for Rohingya refugees Interview with the Japanese Embassy August 28, 11:10
Myanmar Muslim minority Rohingya people have a problem of prolonged evacuation in neighboring Bangladesh, but the Japanese Embassy in Myanmar Through interviews, I would like to investigate the necessary support for resettlement and lead to the real return of displaced persons.
Two years ago, more than 700,000 Rohingya people fled to Bangladesh from the conflict between the Myanmar government and their armed groups, and the governments of both countries have decided to return.
However, it was found that the number of people who had crossed the border secretly without going through the procedure has risen to more than 250 since April last year, and the Myanmar government has requested the Japanese Embassy to cooperate in the survey.
On the 27th, 12 people who returned to the Myanmar side were gathered at an administrative facility in the northern part of Rakhine State, and Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama met and interviewed them about their daily life.
Twelve people had lost their homes and lived in relatives and family homes, asking them for help to ensure that they were not attacked by armed groups again and to make a living in agriculture and fishing.
Ambassador Maruyama investigates what kind of support is needed for the resettlement of Rohingya people, and will coordinate with UN agencies and advise the Myanmar government in the future, leading to a full return of displaced people. I want to go.
Ambassador Maruyama “Collaborative Support”
Ambassador Maruyama, who finished the visit, said, “I was surprised to see more than 250 people who came back to the Myanmar side with my own will.”
“If the people who have returned are facing various difficulties, Japan will also cooperate with international organizations such as the Myanmar government and the United Nations, and try to make the environment for those returning from Bangladesh as much as possible. I think it ’s the most important thing to go. ”