Rohingya Crisis

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  • Religious Leader Visits Myanmar

    Religious Leader Visits Myanmar

    Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, visits Myanmar but doesn’t mention the Rohingya crisis, disappointing many people.
  • UN Starts Rohingya Investigation

    UN Starts Rohingya Investigation

    The United Nation begins looking into human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar after reports of violence by the army.
  • Military Attacks Rohingya

    Military Attacks Rohingya

    After an attack on police by Rohingya militants, Myanmar’s army responds with heavy force, forcing many Rohingya people to flee.
  • Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh

    Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh

    About one million Rohingya Muslims escape to Bangladesh because of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
  • Myanmar Gets New President

    Myanmar Gets New President

    Myanmar’s president quits because of health problems, and Win Myint, a supporter of Aung San Suu Kyi, takes over.
  • UN Blames Myanmar for Genocide

    UN Blames Myanmar for Genocide

    The UN accuses Myanmar’s army of genocide against the Rohingya and calls for military leaders to be put on trial.
  • Journalists Sent to Prison

    Journalists Sent to Prison

    Two Reuters journalists are jailed for reporting on the military’s actions against the Rohingya.
  • Military Takes Over Myanmar

    Military Takes Over Myanmar

    After losing the election, Myanmar’s army claims voter fraud and takes control of the country, putting its leader in jail.