U.N. Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews presented a scorching picture of the military junta’s relentless cruelty towards Myanmar’s people
A human rights expert blasted the international community in a report released Thursday for failing to protect and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar in the face of mass atrocities allegedly committed by the country’s military rulers.
In his report, U.N. Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews presented a scorching picture of the military junta’s relentless cruelty towards Myanmar’s people. He said conditions have gone from bad to worse since the military launched a disastrous coup last year. He said millions of people are subject to an endless spiral of abuse and violations of their human rights.
Andrews cited a list of horrific violations, including the destruction of more than 28,000 homes and the burning of entire villages. He said more than 12,000 people, including hundreds of children, are arbitrarily detained in deplorable conditions, and the country has been plunged into a state of economic distre
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