Myanmar leader condemns abuse of Rohingya, silent on ethnic cleansing accusations
Aung San Suu Kyi said her government has been promoting harmony between Muslim and Buddhist communities. Continue reading
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Rohingya Muslims systematically being wiped from Myanmar’s map
“This is the worst crisis in Rohingya history,” said Chris Lewa, founder of the Arakan Project. Continue reading
Trudeau calls on Myanmar leader to condemn violence against Rohingya Muslims
Aung San Suu Kyi holds an honorary Canadian citizenship. Continue reading
Rohingya mother cradling dead baby offers sobering look into crisis
The family’s story is one of thousands. Continue reading
Edmonton rally calls for Ottawa to do more to stop Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
A group of Edmontonians is calling on the Canadian government to intervene in the crisis in Myanmar. Continue reading
UN General Assembly: North Korean threat, Myanmar crisis, terrorism to dominate agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump and France’s new leader, Emmanuel Macron, will both be making their first appearance at the General Assembly. Continue reading
Montrealers protest violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
On Saturday morning, Montrealers gathered to protest the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. Continue reading
Canada to provide $2.5M in humanitarian aid for Rohingya women, children
Minister of International Development Marie-Claude Bibeau said the funding will be directed to help women and children displaced by the conflict. Continue reading
Satellite photos show ‘systematic burning’ of Rohingya villages in Myanmar
Amnesty International says it has turned up evidence of an “orchestrated campaign of systematic burnings” by Myanmar security forces targeting dozens of Rohingya villages over the last three weeks. Continue reading
Rohingya crisis explained: Why the minority Muslim group is fleeing Myanmar
Myanmar has been under attack from the international community for what the United Nations considers as “genocide” against the Rohingya Muslims. Continue reading
