War crimes escalating in Myanmar: UN investigators 

GENEVA, Aug 13: Crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by the Myanmar military have "escalated at an alarming rate", UN investigators warned Tuesday, citing systematic torture, gang rape and abuses against children.

The United Nations' Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) said that in the last six months, more than three million people are estimated to have been forced to flee their homes, as conflict spirals within the country.

"We have collected substantial evidence showing horrific levels of brutality and inhumanity across Myanmar," said IIMM chief Nicholas Koumjian.
"Many crimes have been committed with an intent to punish and induce terror in the civilian population."    —AFP