Rohingya persecution in Myanmar

Pope Francis is welcomed as he arrives at Yangon International Airport, Myanmar November 27, 2017.

The pope may not use the term ‘Rohingya’ during his trip to Myanmar. Here’s why.

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Pope Francis arrived in Yangon, Myanmar on Monday. The UN and the US have accused the country of ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims, and the question on many peoples’ minds is whether the pope will use the term “Rohingya” to describe the group.

Mohammed Shoaib, 7, who was shot on his chest before crossing the border from Myanmar in August, shows his injury

Bangladesh and Myanmar sign deal to start repatriating Rohingya refugees

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