Torture in #Burma is widespread & systematic. “They placed a plastic bag over my head to suffocate me. They did this three times….They held mock executions.…They pointed a rifle at me and pulled the trigger repeatedly.” #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar hrw.org/news/2021/10/2…

#Myanmar’s illegitimate military junta is responsible for crimes against humanity. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar is a stain on the conscience of the world.

In Thantlang, Chin State, over 100 houses including 2 churches were burnt down by military today alone. Pls save lives of the people of Myanmar. Statement by Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun on Agenda item 69 at the Plenary Meeting of the 76th UNGA myanmarmissionnewyork.org/post/statement…

Since the 1 Feb coup, #Myanmar's military junta has tortured to death at least 131 detainees. Prisons and "mobile interrogation centers" have become places of unimaginable cruelty and death. Read this chilling report re: #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar. apnews.com/article/myanma…

Scorched earth & atrocities. #Myanmar’s military junta is at war with the civilian population. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar & what happened in Thantlang are crimes against humanity.

Devastation in #Myanmar’s Chin state - scenes that recall the expulsion of the Rohingya. The junta, as then, claims residents burned their own homes down.

The torching of Thantlang, following the heavy deployment of troops and artillery in Chin State, is another reason why the UN Security Council needs to convene and act now to stop the flow of revenue and weapons the junta needs to continue its assault of the Myanmar people.

Satellite data from Chin State coroborates images of massive fires in Thantlang. It also suggest the #Myanmar #military could be setting towns ablaze again. More from .Human Rights Watch 's .Richard Weir and Carolina Jorda Alvarez 👇 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar hrw.org/news/2021/11/0…

#UN Investigative Mechanism for #Myanmar says that crimes committed after the coup appear to be "widespread & systematic" meaning "#CrimesAgainstHumanity" Prosecutors in states w universal jurisdiction laws in place should start structural investigations. iimm.un.org/wp-content/upl…

In this week's issue of #AtrocityAlert: 🔺 #Ethiopia|n government calls on civilians to arm as #Tigray|an forces gain territory 🔺 #Myanmar military perpetrates scorched-earth campaign in #Chin State 🔺 #COP26: The climate crisis & #R2P #Thantlang #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

500+ groups, including GCR2P, yesterday called on the UNSC to hold an emergency meeting on the Tatmadaw’s clearance operations in #Chin State, impose an arms embargo, and refer the situation in #Myanmar to the ICC. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar globalr2p.org/publications/5…

UN investigators find clear evidence that #Tatmadaw & #Myanmar junta have committed crimes against humanity against people of #Burma since the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021. Time for UN Security Council to act, refer situation in to Int'l Criminal Court. apnews.com/article/crime-…

🆕 Security Council press statement on #Myanmar following our meeting this week⬇️ #UNSC deep concern at further recent violence across Myanmar We call for: ➡️immediate cessation of violence ➡️unhindered humanitarian access ➡️safety of medical personnel calameo.com/read/005335996…

The UN Security Council should be ready to act when the #Myanmar junta flouts its statement yesterday—which is *already happening.* The #UK, as penholder on Myanmar, should put forward a resolution mandating action against the junta, denying it weapons and financing. Force a vote

Since the world, and in particular the #UNSC seems to be ignoring #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, please see the statement released by Asia Justice Coalition members speaking in one voice, regarding the situation in #Chin State and neighbouring regions.

Since the 1 Feb coup, the military junta in #Myanmar have been responsible for the displacement of 234,000 people across the country. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar are crimes against humanity. They are also creating a humanitarian catastrophe. #R2P

“As an Uyghur person,” Subhi Bora said, “if I don’t hold onto this doppa, it might just disappear one day.” Powerful reporting from Aina J. Khan on sustaining Uyghur culture abroad amid ongoing cultural destruction in the #Uyghur Region. nytimes.com/2021/11/17/wor…

With reports of intensified arbitrary arrests in Myanmar, including deaths in custody with bodies showing signs of torture, the Secretary-General's spokesperson reiterates the United Nations's call for the release of all detainees & cessation of violence on all sides un.org/press/en/2021/…

Sweden, chair of the UNGA credentials committee, told media that the decision to credential #Afghanistan and #Myanmar envoys for the respective UN seats has been deferred -- without giving time frame when the committee will be meeting again.