The United Kingdom has pledged £3,000,000 in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis
This funding, facilitated through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), aims to improve Rohingya refugees’ living conditions in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Expanding humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees
The allocated funds will play a crucial role in enabling refugees to access essential services.
These services encompass healthcare, clean water, hygiene and sanitation facilities, and cooking fuel. The multifaceted support seeks to enhance the well-being of Rohingya refugees, who have faced severe challenges since the 2017 crisis.
Long-term commitment for communities in Rohingya
Sir Philip Barton, the Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), announced this during his visit to Bangladesh for the fifth UK-Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue. This dialogue represents the shared commitment of both countries to nurture a modern economic, trade, and security partnership, leveraging their historical ties.
Sir Philip Barton emphasised the UK’s unwavering dedication to assisting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
He highlighted that, even six years after the 2017 atrocities that led to the influx of Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh, the UK stands in solidarity with those affected by the crisis.
The UK continues to advocate for a secure, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of refugees to Myanmar when conditions allow. Until then, the UK remains committed to providing humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees and their host communities.
Continued assistance to Rohingya refugees since 2017
Notably, the United Kingdom has supported Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi host communities since 2017. During this period, the UK has contributed a total of £365 million (over 5,000 crore taka) to address the crisis.
This comprehensive assistance has encompassed vital provisions such as food, shelter, water and sanitation, healthcare, and protection services, underscoring the UK’s ongoing commitment to alleviating the suffering of this protracted humanitarian crisis.
