DHAKA, Feb 23, 2020 (BSS) – Applauding Bangladesh’s generosity and
leadership role in dealing with the Rohingya crisis, Special Envoy of the UN
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Angelina Jolie has committed to
continue her advocacy for the humanitarian response for Rohingyas.
The Hollywood star came up with the commitment in a recent letter written
to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a foreign ministry press
release said.
She highly lauded the generosity of Bangladesh and the leadership it has
demonstrated in the Rohingya crisis.
Expressing gratefulness to the people of Bangladesh for all kinds of
support, Jolie appreciated the country for giving shelter to the forcibly
displaced Rohingyas and ensuring their safety and security.
The UNHCR special envoy mentioned that the UN refugee agency would continue
its efforts to engage Myanmar to create suitable conditions for the
sustainable return of Rohingya people.
She hoped that Bangladesh’s initiatives for the Rohingyas would help get
better funding for the 2020 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian
Crisis, which would be launched in March 2020.
Angelina Jolie visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar in February 2019.