Aung San Suu Kyi has said what many world leaders have been itching to hear — illegal immigration is the reason for many of the world’s conflicts. She was welcoming European and Asian foreign ministers to Naypyitaw when she noted that illegal immigration was to blame for world conflicts. Her remarks echo those of far-right politicians, particularly in western Europe and the United States who are staunchly opposed to the entrance of migrants from conflict-ridden areas in the Middle East. Through her remarks, Suu Kyi has confirmed that she blames the outcome not the cause for creating the security crises in the world. Shewent so far as to blame illegal immigrants for the spread of terrorism, violent extremism, social disharmony, and even nuclear war. Suu Kyi’s remarks also show that she continues to ignore criticism towards her government over the persecution of the Rohingya community. She has not relented from her unapologetic stance on the genocidethat has led to 605,000 Rohingya fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh. Despite global efforts to get her various awards revoked, Suu Kyi remains stoically opposed to criticism. While Myanmar’s leader remains indifferent to the Rohingya’s plight, global powers and multilateral bodies also share the blame. They have remained unable to put pressure on Myanmar to follow international laws and treaties in its dealings with the persecuted minority. Myanmar government should be held responsible for what has happened with the community. The UN commission on the crises has called for alleviating poverty in Rakhine — a hollow aim considering the plight of the Rohingya is tied to the rejection of citizenship rights, and their stateless status. While focussing on curing the wounds, international bodies also need to ensure that the Myanmar government is held accountable for its actions in Rakhine state. * Published in Daily Times, November 22nd 2017.