No solution to the Rohingya crisis yet, but there is now hope

Solving the Rohingya crisis lies in the democratic development of Myanmar. Canada can take a further step by recognizing the National Unity Government as Myanmar’s legitimate government.
John Jonaid, left, and Myanmar National Unity Government Deputy Human Rights Minister Aung Kyaw Moe in Ottawa in June 2021.

After several months of the internet being cut off in Rakhine State, I finally talked to my mother in Myanmar. "My wish will never come true to see you again, son," she cried as the war between the military and the Arakan Army continued in her city.

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