Dhaka calls OIC leaders to hold Israel accountable for war crimes
FM Hasan Mahmud also called for an immediate end to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has urged the leaders of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold Israel accountable on war crime charges for its ongoing attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 15th OIC Summit in Gambia on 4 May, he also called for an immediate end to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine and ensuring uninterrupted access to humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people, reads a press release here yesterday.
Hasan Mahmud said that resolving the ongoing crisis in Gaza required ensuring accountability and punishment for those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Palestine.
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In his speech, the minister expressed concern over the global spread of Islamophobia and urged the OIC leaders to collaborate with various international organisations, including the United Nations and the European Union, to eliminate it.
Hasan Mahmud also extended his gratitude to Gambia for filing the Rohingya Genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.
Additionally, he urged OIC member states to provide necessary financial assistance for the proper handling of the case.
The foreign minister is leading the Bangladesh delegation at the OIC Summit held in Gambia on 4-5 May.
