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UNGA draft resolution on Rohingyas passed, Myanmar urged to repeal 1982 citizenship law

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a draft resolution on Thursday asking Myanmar to demonstrate genuine political goodwill to ensure the safe and sustainable return of the Rohingyas.<br />'' <br />'' The draft resolution named 'Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar' was placed in the UNGA by the United Arab Emirates and Finland on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and European Union (EU).<br />'' <br />'' It was passed by a majority of 140 votes. Nine countries including China, Myanmar, Russian Federation and Zimbabwe voted against the resolution while 32 countries abstained.<br />'' <br />'' The resolution calls upon Myanmar to review the controversial 1982 citizenship law which effectively denied citizenship to lakhs of Rohingyas living in Myanmar.<br />'' <br />'' The resolution also demands setting up of an independent investigative mechanism to arrive at an objective conclusion about the violation of the rights in Myanmar and establish accountability.<br />'' <br />'' The resolution asks Myanmar to show clear political will for the safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return and reintegration of Rohingyas for the return of Rohingya refugees.<br />'' <br />'' The draft will now go to the full session of the UNGA for voting, if needed, before the resolution is adopted by the UNGA.<br />''<br />''Welcoming the draft resolution Bangladesh's permanent representative to UN Masud Bin Momen said that Dhaka expects the international community to ensure its quick implementation.<br />

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