US Assistance to Rahkine Tops USD 40 Millon

Washington, MINA – The United States has provided about USD 40 million in life-saving emergency assistance and direct response to the Rakhine State crisis since August, KUNA reported, quoting the State Department.

In a statement on Sunday, the department applauded the Government of Bangladesh’s “generosity in responding to this severe humanitarian crisis.”

“We call for an immediate end of the violence in northern Rakhine State, and for the Burmese government to allow refugees to return home voluntarily, safely, and with dignity.

“We welcome Burma’s commitment to bringing long-term peace and stability to Rakhine State by implementing the recommendations of the Annan Commission report,” according to the statement.

The US calls upon the Burmese government “to allow for unhindered humanitarian access to people in Rakhine State so we can more fully address pressing humanitarian needs.”

“We also urge other donors to join us in providing additional humanitarian assistance for those affected by the crisis,” it added. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)