Suu Kyi on Tuesday made her first speech since attacks by Rohingya Muslim insurgents on Aug 25 sparked a military response that has driven over 420,000 Rohingyas into Bangladesh. Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech to the nation over Rakhine and Rohingya situation, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 19, 2017. ReutersThe Nobel peace laureate also said her country is ready to welcome back refugees who have fled Myanmar to Bangladesh after verification. He, however, said they cannot say how long it may take to resolve the crisis and return those refugees. ReutersBangladesh has proposed creating a “safe zone” inside Rakhine State for their safe return.

Source: bd News24 September 20, 2017 18:00 UTC