A group of Canadians has chosen to stay in Qatar despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, where civilians have faced increased violence. Qatar remains a safe haven for many, but the situation is dire elsewhere. The Canadians' decision highlights the complexities of international relations and the desire to stay safe.

<img alt="A woman with red hair, in a red and black shirt, and a man with brown hair and glasses, in a plaid shirt, stand in front of birds in cages." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/747a34e2-dd99-4d64-a016-c3d50710ea66,1774449316314/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C5712%2C3213%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Patricia MacLeod, left, of Ottawa, and her husband, Hatem Alrefaee, are shown in a market in Doha, Qatar, on March 18." width="620" /><p>While Qatar is one of sever...