An independent UN team of investigators said in a report last month that there was evidence indicating "genocidal intent" by the military against Rohingya and that crimes against humanity and war crimes appear to have been committed. Some 700,000 Rohingya fled the crackdown and most are now living in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. Investigators had also found indications of executions, torture and sexual violence against minorities in Kachin and Shan states, she said. "This is an immensely important step towards ending impunity, and addressing the enormous suffering of the Rohingya people. Myanmar has denied committing atrocities against the Rohingya, saying its military carried out justifiable actions against militants.

Source: bd News24 September 10, 2018 08:15 UTC