, Sept. 26 -- Seeking diversified and additional global funding for the Rohingyas, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday urged the international community that there must be a political solution to the problems in Rakhine involving ethnic stakeholders there so that the Rohingya becomes part of the Rakhine society with equal rights.

"The International community, beyond new and enhanced funding for humanitarian assistance, must apply pressure on Myanmar or the non-state actor in Rakhine to bring positive changes there and seek political solutions urgently," he told the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The global attention turned to the iconic green marble podium in the General Assembly Hall, where presidents, prime minis...