Rohingya: Deserve justice, dignity & return home – Briefing on behalf of UN Chief | United Nations

Opening remarks by Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar. Secretary-General António Guterres said that the Rohingya, and all of Myanmar’s people “deserve justice, dignity, and a safe return home,” reiterating “there can be no durable peace without a genuine cessation of hostilities and a path to de-escalation and dialogue.” Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General delivered the UN chief’s remarks at the High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar today (30 Sep). The Secretary-General called on the international community to “contribute to efforts for a comprehensive, innovative and concrete plan for a sustainable resolution of this crisis.” Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray reiterated the UN chief’s demand for immediate action in three crucial areas: “First, all parties must respect international humanitarian law and human rights law. The protection of civilians must be an immediate priority.” Second, Rattray said, “unhindered humanitarian access inside Myanmar must be guaranteed. No community should be cut off from food, medicine, and lifesaving assistance.” And the third, “we need reinvigorated humanitarian and development investment. To meet basic needs. To help refugees transition from dependence to self-reliance. And to ease the strain on host communities,” Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray added.


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