UN Reports Worsening Human Rights In Myanmar
· World · Al Jazeera, Hindustan Times, Euronews
The UN has described the human rights situation in Myanmar as 'plummeting to a new low', citing brutal abuse of the Rohingya minority and the impact of illicit economies. Since the 2021 coup, an estimated 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed. The violence has displaced 3.6 million people and left 12.4 million facing acute hunger. The military and ethnic armed groups continue to commit widespread violations against the Rohingya in Rakhine State.
Why it matters
The worsening situation in Myanmar affects regional stability and has implications for India's security and humanitarian efforts. It also highlights the ongoing persecution of the Rohingya people.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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