Zahid: Malaysia to call for UN resolution on Rohingya refugees

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COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Malaysia will propose a United Nations (UN) resolution that would seek the creation of a safe zone so that Rohingya refugees can return safely to their homeland, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).

The Deputy Prime Minister said this safe zone would also need to be monitored by UN observers or security officials.