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Rohingya Backgrounder

The Rohingya Crisis The persecution of the Rohingya, rooted in systemic discrimination by the Myanmar government, has escalated into one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century. Since the military crackdown in August 2017, thousands of Rohingya have been killed, and more than a million have been displaced, creating a massive refugee

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India Backgrounder

The Persecution of Muslims in India: An Unjust Situation BackgroundHistorically, Muslims have lived in India for centuries and were among its earliest and most influential rulers. The partition of India in 1947 was a significant turning point for Muslims, as it led to the creation of Pakistan and resulted in the mass migration of millions

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Sudan Background

The Conflict in Sudan: A Humanitarian Crisis The conflict in Sudan has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and millions of people displaced. The violence has severely damaged the country’s infrastructure, worsened poverty, and led to dire humanitarian crises, with widespread food insecurity and limited access to healthcare. Despite international efforts to broker peace, Sudan

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Syria – Backgrounder

The Syrian Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis The war in Syria, rooted in the oppressive dictatorship of the Assad regime, has been ongoing since 2011. This conflict has resulted in 617,910 deaths as of March 2024 and one of the largest refugee crises in modern history, displacing millions both internally and abroad. The humanitarian crisis has

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Press Release – Geoff Pollock

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2024 Subject: Racist Incident at Western University’s Board of Governors Meeting  Hikma Public Affairs Council is deeply concerned about a recent incident involving Geoff Pollock, a member of Western University’s Board of Governors. During the Board’s most recent meeting, Mr. Pollock used hateful and Islamophobic language, fundamentally contrary to the values of equity,

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