Myanmar

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

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Myanmar's legal representatives present their defense at the International Court of Justice, addressing allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.

The hearings, which began on December 12, 2022, are a crucial moment for both the international community and the Rohingya population, as they seek accountability for the violence that erupted in Rakhine State in 2017. During this period, more than 700,000 Rohingya fled to neighboring Bangladesh, escaping what the United Nations described as a “textbook … Read more

Myanmar’s army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?

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Myanmar's army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?

Evaluation criteria and comparison of government actions To assess the military’s claims, one must consider the criteria by which they evaluate the presence and impact of scam compounds. Reports indicate that the government measures success through arrests, shutdowns, and increased surveillance in identified hotspots. Yet comparing this with independent reports from NGOs and local witnesses … Read more