UN expert warns of looming ‘genocidal violence’ in Myanmar

UN expert Thomas Andrews warns that Myanmar’s Rakhine State is facing a situation reminiscent of the 2016-2017 violence against Rohingya. The Arakan Army’s recent gains against the military junta have led to increased tensions. Reports of forced conscription of Rohingya youth and potential retaliation by Arakan community raise concerns. The humanitarian situation is dire, with thousands displaced. Andrews fears a downward spiral of violence and urges immediate attention to the deteriorating conditions in Rakhine State. AFP