Military Council, Including Min Aung Hlaing, Accused of War Crimes
The Arakan Army (AA) has warned that Myanmar’s military leaders, including Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, will be held accountable for war crimes committed against civilians. Speaking through the Yangon Modern News Agency, AA spokesperson Khaing Thukha condemned recent atrocities, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations.
On January 18, the military council carried out an airstrike on a prisoner of war camp in Mrauk-U, resulting in the deaths of 28 people, including women, children, and prisoners of war. According to Khaing Thukha, this act constitutes a severe violation of the Geneva Conventions and is classified as a war crime under international law.
AA Highlights Deliberate Targeting of Civilians
Khaing Thukha accused the military council of deliberately targeting densely populated areas, including cities and villages, which violates the principles of warfare. “The military council violated all the ethics of war by intentionally targeting civilians,” he stated. “These actions are clear war crimes, and the military leaders must be held accountable for their atrocities.”
Global and Local Implications
The AA’s declaration underscores growing calls for justice and accountability as Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis escalates. Local and international pressure is mounting on the military council to halt attacks on civilians and adhere to international law.
The recent Mrauk-U attack serves as another grim reminder of the ongoing violence, with calls for intervention and justice resonating globally.
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