Carney heads to Southeast Asia summit as Rohingya refugee crisis grows worse

What happened

Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to a Southeast Asia summit amidst the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis, which has seen nearly one million Rohingya flee Myanmar into Bangladesh, with rights groups accusing the Myanmar government of genocide. The crisis has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The refugee camp in Bangladesh is overcrowded and in dire need of aid. Rohingya refugees have taught themselves to wire up the camp with solar power and engage in commercial activities.

Why it matters

The Rohingya refugee crisis is a significant issue for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the international community, with many countries, including Canada, providing aid and advocating for a resolution. The crisis has caused instability in the region and has human rights implications. The outcome of the crisis is uncertain.

Key facts

• Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending a Southeast Asia summit.
• The Rohingya refugee crisis has been ongoing for nearly a decade.
• Almost one million Rohingya have fled Myanmar into Bangladesh.
• The refugee camp in Bangladesh is overcrowded.
• Rohingya refugees have taught themselves to wire up the camp with solar power.

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