The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee has unanimously adopted its annual resolution on the plight of Rohingya Muslims, calling for intensified international efforts to secure a durable solution to the ongoing crisis and ensure the safe, voluntary return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
The resolution — jointly tabled by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union and co-sponsored by 105 countries — reflects deepening global concern over the humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. It has been adopted every year since 2017, following the mass displacement triggered by Myanmar’s military crackdown.
In its latest iteration, the text highlights continued reports of human rights violations targeting the Rohingya community, persistent restrictions on humanitarian access, and ongoing displacement to neighbouring countries, particularly Bangladesh. It urges sustained international engagement to create conditions conducive to a safe, dignified and sustainable return.
Speaking after the adoption, Bangladesh’s delegation welcomed broad support for the measure but voiced frustration at the lack of progress over the past eight years. Dhaka said that despite repeated international commitments, “no tangible progress” had been achieved toward repatriation.
The delegation reiterated that Bangladesh, now hosting approximately 1.3 million Rohingya refugees, is facing mounting pressures. “It is no longer possible for Bangladesh to bear this burden alone,” the statement said, calling for urgent, coordinated global action to break the deadlock and enable returns to Myanmar once conditions allow.
The resolution will next move to the General Assembly plenary for formal endorsement, expected later this year.