Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have reaffirmed their support for the Rohingya genocide case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), expressing hope that the legal proceedings will help pave the way for a lasting solution to the protracted crisis.
The renewed commitment came at a meeting of the OIC Ministerial Ad-Hoc Committee on Accountability for Human Rights Violations Against the Rohingya, held on the sidelines of the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Baghdad, Iraq.
Addressing the meeting as co-chair, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir urged OIC member states to demonstrate greater unity and take proactive measures to resolve the longstanding Rohingya crisis.
Kobir, who is leading the Bangladesh delegation to the ministerial conference, stressed that ensuring justice and accountability through international legal mechanisms was essential to finding a sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis.
Describing the Rohingya crisis as one of the major challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah, he called for a coordinated and collective response from OIC member states to strengthen humanitarian assistance and support ongoing legal efforts.
The state minister underscored the importance of sustained international engagement to ensure that the plight of the Rohingyas remains a priority on the global agenda.
He also drew attention to the five-point action plan presented by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Referring to the action plan, Kobir emphasized the need for urgent and decisive international action, particularly to ensure justice and accountability through established legal frameworks.
He called upon OIC member states to translate their solidarity with the Rohingyas into concrete initiatives aimed at addressing the crisis and supporting efforts towards a durable solution.
At the meeting, OIC member states reiterated their commitment to supporting the case before the ICJ and expressed optimism that the judicial process would contribute to resolving the longstanding crisis.
The meeting highlighted the importance of collective international efforts to pursue accountability for human rights violations against the Rohingya and advance prospects for a lasting resolution.
Bangladesh has been hosting 1.4 million Rohingyas who fled persecution in Myanmar, while continuing diplomatic efforts to secure a sustainable solution to the crisis.