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Metropolis Desk-
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed gratitude to Bangladesh for providing shelter to nearly one million Rohingya refugees, marking the sixth anniversary of the genocide against the Rohingya people.
The US stands with the victims and survivors and will continue to support Myanmar’s aspirations for a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful future.
Blinken reaffirmed their commitment to pursue justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Myanmar military.
Since 2017, the US has provided over $2.1 billion in life-saving humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis in Myanmar, Bangladesh, and the region.
The escalation of violence has worsened the humanitarian situation, especially for ethnic and religious minority communities, including Rohingya.
Since December 2017, the US has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on those responsible for the ongoing violence.
