The world’s ‘never again’ vow on genocide became a cliché of broken promises. But a recent decision at the International Court of Justice could be a turning point
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In Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi has failed. But then, so have we.
Opinion: As Myanmar’s military commits genocide against the Rohingya, Canada strips a fallen icon of her honorary citizenship—a tumble from grace that we helped create
Canada has recognized the Rohingya genocide. Now what should come next?
Opinion: In the wake of a UN report detailing atrocities against the Rohingya by Myanmar’s authorities, here are the ways Canada can step up in their defence
A father and son’s quest for light in a Rohingya refugee camp
Ten-year-old Ajijur and his dad Saddiq scrimped and saved for their prized possession—a $50 solar kit to power a bulb in their new home
Unliked: How Facebook is playing a part in the Rohingya genocide
Opinion: For many, the misinformation spread through Facebook justifies what the United Nations has dubbed a textbook example of ethnic cleansing
Justin Trudeau’s UN motto: don’t make trouble, wear silly socks
In New York this week, Trudeau aimed to get on the good side of just about everyone who has turned the UN into a scandalously useless hulk
Why Canada should revoke Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship
A new petition calls on Ottawa to reverse a decision to make Suu Kyi an honorary Canadian. There is now ample evidence she doesn’t deserve this rare honour.
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi granted honorary Canadian citizenship
On International Woman’s Day, Foreign Minister John Baird personally presented Myanmar’s iconic opposition figure, Aung San Suu Kyi, with honorary Canadian citizenship while visiting the southeast Asian country. The Nobel laureate is the first woman, and fifth person ever, to receive the honour.
Clinton: Not ready to lift sanctions against Myanmar
U.S. secretary of state urges country’s leaders to continue with reforms