Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have renewed their support for the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), expressing hope that legal proceedings will help secure justice and pave the way for a lasting solution to the crisis.

The commitment was reaffirmed at a meeting of the OIC Ministerial Ad-Hoc Committee on Accountability for Human Rights Violations against the Rohingya, held on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Iraq.

Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir urged OIC member states to take collective and proactive steps to resolve the protracted crisis, stressing the need for stronger cooperation on humanitarian assistance and legal accountability.

According to UNB, Kobir made the call while addressing the ministerial committee as head of the Bangladesh delegation and co-chair of the meeting. He described the Rohingya crisis as a major challenge for the Muslim world and called for a coordinated response to support humanitarian efforts and legal action.

He also highlighted the five-point action plan presented by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which called for urgent international action to address the crisis, including justice and accountability through legal mechanisms.

The renewed OIC commitment comes as more than one million Rohingya remain in Bangladesh after fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar. Despite years of diplomatic efforts, the prospect of safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation remains uncertain.

The ICJ case, brought by The Gambia against Myanmar under the Genocide Convention, is a major international legal effort to establish accountability for alleged atrocities against the Rohingya. A lasting resolution will require sustained international pressure, meaningful protection of Rohingya rights and conditions that allow refugees to return home safely and with dignity.

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