The Canadian government is stepping up its humanitarian effort on the Rohingya refugee crisis, announcing Tuesday that it would match every eligible donation made by individual Canadians to registered charities between Aug. 25 and Nov. 28. 'Exhausted, distressed and traumatized'Bibeau was joined by representatives of the Canadian Red Cross and Islamic Relief Canada, both of whom welcomed the announcement. Laberge added the refugee population is at high risk of many forms of exploitation, including human trafficking and sexual abuse. The majority of Rohingya refugees are housed in a make-shift refugee camp near Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. A boy is pulled to safety as Rohingya refugees scuffle while queueing for aid at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Sept. 26.

Source: CBC News October 31, 2017 17:27 UTC