Denmark to provide $4.6m more for Rohingyas

Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Ulla Tornaes on today announced additional funding of US$ 4.6 million to meet the urgent food needs of Rohingyas and host communities.

Ulla Tornaes said they are doing whatever they can to put pressure on the government of Myanmar to make sure that a political solution to the Rohingya crisis is found.

"I can assure you that from the Danish government side we're putting all the pressures that we can do," said the Danish Minister at a joint press conference in a city hotel mentioning that Denmark remains committed to standing by Bangladesh.

Earlier, the Danish Minister and Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley jointly visited Rohingya camps in Kutupalong-Balukhali of Cox's Bazar district.

Denmark has allocated US$ 13 million to WFP's efforts in relation to the crisis since August 2017.

The Danish Minister said her government remains committed to supporting those affected with both humanitarian and development assistance.

She stressed the need for further cooperation, dialogue and sustained efforts from the international community.

"It has been one year since I last visited these camps. I'm pleased to see positive changes. Indeed, the resilience demonstrated by the Rohingya community is evident to us all. I'm impressed with the results of the combined efforts of the international community and the government of Bangladesh," the Danish Minister added.

There is of course much more needs to be done, Minister Ulla Tornaes further said, "Yet, I must express appreciation for the work the WFP is carrying out in support of 870,000 refugees with protection, food and shelter."