国际英语资讯:Intl humanitarian appeal for Rohingya crisis significantly underfunded: UN chief_时事

国际英语资讯:Intl humanitarian appeal for Rohingya crisis significantly underfunded: UN chief

"Access is critical to meet the enormous needs, and to allay the fears of refugees who would like to return home," he said.

"There can be no excuse for delaying the search for dignified solutions that will allow people to return to their areas of origin in safety and dignity, in line with international standards and human rights. The United Nations remains ready to help develop such a plan," said the UN chief.

"Voluntary relocation along with freedom of movement, an end to segregation and discrimination, inclusive development, the re-establishment of the rule of law and public safety are essential," he added.

UN Development Programme (UNDP) Associate Administrator Tegegnework Gettu said the agency shares international concerns about the situation in Rakhine and the plight of the Rohingya.

Creating sustainable conditions for the voluntary return of refugees from Bangladesh will require comprehensive and durable solutions, he said, emphasizing the need to address Rakhine's significant development challenges and to lift restrictions on free movement and access to services.

Every refugee must also be free to decide when to return, he said, emphasizing that dealing with such issues might go far towards building trust among the people of Rakhine State.

Outlining efforts by UNDP and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to create conditions suitable for voluntary returns, he said effective access and streamlined procedures are essential to accessing entire village tracts and undertaking area-based programmes that will help to build social cohesion.