The exodus will likely soon reach its tragic end point: the complete depopulation of Rohingya from northern Rakhine state. According to both Burmese and non-Burmese sources, Islam reached Arakan (now Rakhine state) as early as the 8th century. The Rohingya crisis has re-ignited the interests of Myanmar’s neighbours and foreign investors. The role of the UN is crucial to the successful resolution of this regional crisis. Failure will mean that this latest Rohingya crisis may not be the last one.

Source: The Nation Bangkok April 24, 2018 18:00 UTC