U.S. announces Rohingya resettlement programme

• Published date: 16 December 2022
• Publication title: Mizzima News

The United States has announced the establishment of a resettlement program for vulnerable Rohingya refugees in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The programme, which will be part of the global U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is, according to a U.S. Department of State press release, one element of a broader comprehensive response to the Rohingya refugee crisis with the main focus on preparing the Rohingya for voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return.

The United States will consider for resettlement referrals submitted by the UNHCR.

According to the press release the United States is proud of its long-standing support for displaced Rohingya, who have suffered genocide and crimes against humanity at the hands of Burma's military, and the U.S. has provided more than $1.9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees from Burma in Bangladesh and the region, those affected by ongoing violence in Burma, and communities hosting refugees from Burma.

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