Bangladesh, Gambia seek OIC funds to run case in ICJ

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the President of Gambia Adama Barrow recently sent a joint letter to the member states seeking funds to run the Rohingya Genocide Case in the International Court of Justice.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen made the disclosure while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha at the State Guest House Padma on Sunday in Dhaka.

Earlier, the OIC secretary general urged its member states to do more and help Gambia with funds to run the case in the International Court of Justice on Rohingya genocide.

“We call upon all OIC member states to join them in this case with funds. This case is a top priority for us,” Hissein Brahim told reporters after his meeting with the foreign minister.

He said Gambia is not a big or rich country but there are lots of efforts from them.

The OIC delegation will visit the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Monday.

“They (OIC) have taken a leading role. Tomorrow they will visit the Rohingya camps,” Momen said, adding that they discussed the Rohingya crisis and the necessity of unity among the Muslims.

The OIC secretary general said Bangladesh is a very important country for the OIC member states.

“Rohingya is one of the top priority issues for OIC. We have discussed issues related to maintaining peace stability, and development in the member states,” he added.

“We are here to convey our thanks for the tremendous efforts done by the Bangladesh government. These Rohingya people are suffering. They deserve peace, security, and better life,” said Hissein Brahim.