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      UN Envoy Warns of 'Mass Deaths' in Myanmar as Junta Violence Forces 100,000 to Flee for Their Lives

      "Now more than ever, the international community must cut off access to the resources the junta needs to continue these brutal attacks on the people of Myanmar."

      Jake Johnson
      Jun 09, 2021

      The United Nations special rapporteur for Myanmar warned Tuesday that persistent violence waged by the nation's military junta could lead to "mass deaths from starvation, disease, and exposure" as more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee for their lives into nearby forests, where they lack access to food, safe drinking water, and adequate shelter.

      "It has been reported that junta forces are stopping aid from reaching these desperate people by setting up military blockades," said Tom Andrews, who has served as the U.N.'s special rapporteur for Myanmar since last year. "I have also received distressing reports that junta forces are laying landmines on public roads. Any pressure or leverage U.N. member states can put on the junta must now be exerted."

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      As Junta Kills Over 100 in Myanmar, UN Expert Says It Is 'Past Time for the World to Respond'

      As Junta Kills Over 100 in Myanmar, UN Expert Says It Is 'Past Time for the World to Respond'

      "The military celebrated Armed Forces Day by committing mass murder against the people it should be defending," said United Nations special rapporteur Tom Andrews.

      Kenny Stancil
      Mar 27, 2021

      While Myanmar's military celebrated Armed Forces Day on Saturday with a parade through the capital, the ruling junta's security forces killed more than 100 people elsewhere throughout the country in the deadliest crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy protesters since last month's coup.

      According toMyanmar Now, soldiers and police had killed at least 114 people, including children, nationwide as of 9:30 pm on Saturday in Myanmar.

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      As Myanmar Death Toll Tops 320, UN Expert Warns Crisis Will Worsen Without World's Help

      As Myanmar Death Toll Tops 320, UN Expert Warns Crisis Will Worsen Without World's Help

      "I fear that the international community has only a short time remaining to act," said United Nations special rapporteur Tom Andrews. 

      Brett Wilkins
      Mar 26, 2021

      More than 320 Burmese people have been killed by soldiers and police following the February 1 military coup in Myanmar, a regional human rights group said Friday as regime forces reportedly killed eight more pro-democracy protesters and the top United Nations expert on the country warned that conditions "will likely get much worse" absent urgent international response.

      "I fear the situation of human rights in Myanmar will further deteriorate as the junta increases the rate of murders, enforced disappearances, and torture."
      --Tom Andrews, U.N.

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