As fighting continues in Rakhine State and the Rohingya face ongoing persecution, Rohingya representatives addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for humanitarian assistance and justice, according to a UN press release.
Rohingya youth leader Sayedullah urged world leaders not to forget the Rohingya and appealed for swift action regarding the genocide that began in 2017, reports said.
He also displayed photographs of Rohingya victims killed by an Arakan Army (AA) drone attack in August 2024, showing the world what he described as deliberate and systematic attacks by the AA.
Meanwhile, Ma Wei Wei Nu of the Women’s Peace Network highlighted in her speech that one of the most serious challenges in Rakhine State is the blockade of humanitarian aid, which continues to deprive civilians of essential relief.
Bangladesh’s Principal Secretary Dr. Yunus reminded global leaders that Bangladesh has been bearing the burden of the Rohingya crisis as a neighbor for eight years, warning that the situation is damaging the country’s economy and society. He urged the international community to help ensure the swift repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
U.S. Special Envoy Charles Hader announced that the United States would provide $60 million in aid for the Rohingya. He also stressed that the Rohingya issue should not be seen as America’s responsibility alone, urging global leaders to share the burden.
In addition, the Gambian Minister of Justice declared that in January 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin hearings on Myanmar’s responsibility in the Rohingya genocide case and will deliver a ruling on the matter.
