A report by investigators was the first time the United Nations has explicitly called for Myanmar officials to face genocide charges over their campaign against the Rohingya, and is likely to deepen the country’s isolation. Mohammad Ponir Hossain / Reuters Rohingya refugee women hold placards as they take part in a protest at the Kutupalong refugee camp. “We believe that establishing the facts is the first stepping stone towards change.“Contacted by phone, Myanmar military spokesman Major General Tun Tun Nyi said he could not immediately comment. The Myanmar government was sent an advance copy of the U.N. report in line with standard practice. Washington this month imposed sanctions on four military and police commanders and two army units, but Myanmar’s military chief was spared.

Source: Huffington Post August 27, 2018 16:52 UTC