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<p>The UK is clear that the Myanmar military is ultimately responsible for the mass
displacement of the Rohingya, which has in turn led many to flee the camps in Bangladesh
by boat. We will continue to work for a de-escalation of the current conflict in Rakhine
State and a sustainable solution which allows the Rohingya to return to their homes.</p><p>The
United Kingdom supports the UN's call for a regional effort to ensure the safety of
the Rohingya refugees who are displaced at sea, and has held numerous discussions
with regional stakeholders to seek a resolution.</p><p>On 29 May, the Minister of
State for South Asia, Lord Ahmad, raised the issue with the Bangladesh High Commissioner
and thanked her after the Bangladesh Navy rescued Rohingya refugees stranded at sea.
The British High Commission in Dhaka have also raised the matter with the Government
of Bangladesh. Officials from the British Embassy in Bangkok have discussed with the
Thai Government the importance of the provision of humanitarian assistance to Rohingyas
aboard vessels that enter Thai waters. Our High Commission in Kuala Lumpur continues
to raise our concerns about the situation of the Rohingya community with the Malaysian
Government. We continue to raise these issues with regional partners, including on
how the Bali Process might play a role. The United Kingdom will continue its commitment
towards protecting the Rohingya people, who are amongst the most vulnerable in the
region.</p>
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