UK announces further humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees

October 17, 2023
UK announces further humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees
Rohingya refugees gather to mark the fifth anniversary of their fleeing from neighbouring Myanmar to escape a military crackdown in 2017, in Cox's Bazar

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Tuesday announced a further 4.5 million pounds ($5.5 million) in humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

“The UK is committed to finding a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis. This includes their safe, voluntary and dignified return to Myanmar, when the conditions there allow,” Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Britain’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, said in a statement.

“Until the Rohingya can safely return to their homeland, we are committed to providing ongoing humanitarian support.”

($1 = 0.8226 pounds)

(Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar, writing by Muvija M)

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