The UN has accused Myanmar security forces of driving the Muslim minority across the border in an ethnic cleansing campaign. Doctors Without Borders estimates at least 6,700 Rohingya died in the first month of violence. Johnson, who later flew to Rakhine state, wrote on Twitter that he raised the "importance of (Myanmar) authorities in carrying out full & independent investigation into the violence in Rakhine". He said he also stressed the "urgent need to create the right conditions for Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in Rakhine". Myanmar and Bangladesh have inked a deal to bring back refugees, but repatriation has yet to begin.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 11, 2018 11:37 UTC