UN atrocity report adds friction to Myanmar junta’s diplomatic push for legitimacy

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A UN investigative report accuses Myanmar’s military of deliberate attacks on civilians, complicating efforts by leader Min Aung Hlaing to gain regional legitimacy. Despite the allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, analysts believe his recognition campaign may continue.

A UN investigative report accusing Myanmar’s military of carrying out a “sustained campaign of deliberate attacks on civilians” has muddied Min Aung Hlaing’s push for regional acceptance – but analysts say it is unlikely to derail his efforts to win recognition for his post-election government. The report by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), a body appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, documents a year-long investigation into alleged “war crimes and crimes against...