Rohingyas to be taken from Bangladesh soon : Military chief
Myanmar’s army chief General Min Aung Hlaing has promised to take back those who fled Myanmar and took refuge in Bangladesh. He made the promise in his first televised speech since taking power through a coup.
General Min Aung Hlaing said his government would not make any changes to Myanmar’s ongoing foreign policy.
The agreement on the Rohingya repatriation will not be affected, although the General did not mention the word “Rohingya” in his speeh.
“Once the state of emergency is over, free and fair elections will be held as per the constitution and power will be handed over to the winning party in a democratic way,” he said.
Regarding the Rohingyas, he said, “The process of taking back those who went to Bangladesh in 2017 will continue. It will be implemented through negotiations with Bangladesh.”
However, he said, if it does not harm the interests of the country.
The military seized power last week, claiming without evidence that Myanmar’s national election was “rigged” and declared a state of emergency for a year. Civilian political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, were detained.
