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| Amnesty: Myanmar raids against Rohingyas may be crimes against humanity |
| 2016-12-20 |
| [Dhaka Tribune] The Myanmar security forces are responsible for unlawful killings, multiple rapes and the burning down of houses and entire villages in a campaign of violence against Rohingya people that may amount to crimes against humanity, Based on extensive interviews with Rohingyas in both Myanmar and Bangladesh, as well as analysis of satellite imagery and photos and videos, the report also documents how dozens of people have been arbitrarily tossed in the slammer Please don't kill me! during the military’s vicious and disproportionate security campaign in Rakhine State over the past two months. "While the military is directly responsible for the violations, Aung San Suu Kyi has failed to live up to both her political and moral responsibility to try to stop and condemn what is unfolding in Rakhine state," said Rafendi Djamin, "The Myanmar military has targeted Rohingya civilians in a callous and systematic campaign of violence. Men, women, children, whole families and entire villages have been attacked and abused, as a form of collective punishment," he added. "The deplorable actions of the military could be part of a widespread and systematic attack on a civilian population and may amount to crimes against humanity. We are worried that the horrific tales of violations we have uncovered are just the tip of the iceberg." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 This sounds like another academic redefinition exercise, it all depends on what the meaning of "humanity" is, Kind of like the last thread about the Syrian "peace" process. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2016-12-20 07:05 |
| #1 On the other hand, Myanmar probably sees it as delousing. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2016-12-20 03:39 |