(35.85) Myanmar wants to start repatriation with 11th Rohingyas verified
Myanmar wants to start the repatriation process with only 1, 101 people, who have been verified by 832 people from Bangladesh's Rohingya list. Besides, 778 Muslims and 444 verified Hindu Rohingya, who have verified the previous steps, have shown interest to return. Myanmar has expressed its position after the second meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) which was formed in Dhaka on Thursday. Media information in Myanmar has been disclosed in this information.
During the meeting, the two countries exchanged views on the repatriation process. Bangladesh has been informed that Myanmar is pushing the Rohingyas repatriation process slower Bangladesh wants the Myanmar government to create 'favorable environment' with the safety and security of the Rohingyas in the Rakhine state. Meanwhile, Myanmar has urged Bangladesh to provide necessary information to start the repatriation process. Apart from the end of transit camp of Bangladesh, both countries have urged Bangladesh to work for the promotion of awareness among the Rohingya people, giving verification forms to the bilateral agreements.
In the JWG meeting, discussions about safe, dignified and sustainable rehabilitation of Rohingyas are discussed. In the meeting, both parties discussed the issue on National Verification Card (NVC).
According to sources, after returning to Myanmar, Rohingyas will be given a quick NVC card, through which they will be able to work in the Rakhine state and get citizenship. Joint Working Group meeting will be held at Naypido, Myanmar. The schedules will be scheduled for diplomatic channels.