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United Nations investigators document systematic military attacks on Myanmar civilians

A report from Human Rights Council-appointed investigators details a sustained campaign of airstrikes and arbitrary detention targeting residential areas and educational facilities across Myanmar.

A military aircraft flying over a forested region, reflecting the ongoing use of aerial assets in regional security operations.
A military aircraft flying over a forested region, reflecting the ongoing use of aerial assets in regional security operations. Photo : UN News

United Nations investigators have documented a pattern of deliberate military attacks against civilian populations in Myanmar, including targeted airstrikes on residential infrastructure. The findings, released by investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council, indicate that the country's military has engaged in a sustained campaign that specifically impacts non-combatants and public institutions.

According to the report, the military operations have frequently targeted homes, schools, and camps established for internally displaced persons. These aerial bombardments are part of a broader strategy that investigators say constitutes a systematic assault on the civilian population. The documentation suggests that these sites, which are protected under international norms, were intentionally selected for military action.

Detention and Abuse

Beyond the use of aerial weaponry, the UN-appointed team reported widespread instances of arbitrary detention and physical abuse. The investigation found that individuals taken into military custody have been subjected to torture. These practices appear to be integrated into the security apparatus's approach to maintaining control over various regions of the country.

According to the report, the military operations have frequently targeted homes, schools, and camps established for internally displaced persons.
Fatima Zerhouni · The African Herald

Furthermore, the investigators highlighted the use of sexual violence as a component of the military's conduct. This evidence forms part of a larger body of documentation concerning human rights violations that have occurred during the ongoing period of internal conflict. The report emphasizes that these actions are not isolated incidents but represent a coordinated effort by the military leadership.

International Oversight

The findings were compiled by investigators mandated by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor and report on the situation in Myanmar. Their mandate involves gathering evidence of potential crimes to ensure there is a factual record of the military's conduct since the escalation of the current crisis. The investigators noted that the severity and frequency of these attacks on civilians have remained consistent as the military continues its operations against various groups within the country.

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Based on reporting by UN News.

بالعربية

وثق محققو الأمم المتحدة نمطًا من الهجمات العسكرية المتعمدة ضد السكان المدنيين في ميانمار، بما في ذلك الضربات الجوية المستهدفة للبنية التحتية السكنية. وتشير النتائج التي أصدرها محققون عينهم مجلس حقوق الإنسان إلى أن جيش البلاد انخرط في حملة مستمرة تؤثر بشكل خاص على غير المقاتلين والمؤسسات العامة.

وفقًا للتقرير، استهدفت العمليات العسكرية بشكل متكرر المنازل والمدارس والمخيمات المخصصة للنازحين داخليًا. وتعد هذه القصف الجوي جزءًا من استراتيجية أوسع يقول المحققون إنها تشكل اعتداءً ممنهجًا على السكان المدنيين. وتشير الوثائق إلى أن هذه المواقع، المحمية بموجب الأعراف الدولية، تم اختيارها عمدًا للعمل العسكري.

الاحتجاز والانتهاكات

بالإضافة إلى استخدام الأسلحة الجوية، أبلغ الفريق المعين من قبل الأمم المتحدة عن حالات واسعة النطاق من الاحتجاز التعسفي والانتهاكات الجسدية. ووجد التحقيق أن الأفراد الذين احتجزهم الجيش تعرضوا للتعذيب. ويبدو أن هذه الممارسات مدمجة في نهج الأجهزة الأمنية للحفاظ على السيطرة في مناطق مختلفة من البلاد.

علاوة على ذلك، سلط المحققون الضوء على استخدام العنف الجنسي كعنصر من عناصر سلوك الجيش. وتشكل هذه الأدلة جزءًا من مجموعة أكبر من الوثائق المتعلقة بانتهاكات حقوق الإنسان التي حدثت خلال فترة الصراع الداخلي المستمرة. ويؤكد التقرير أن هذه الأفعال ليست حوادث معزولة بل تمثل جهدًا منسقًا من قبل القيادة العسكرية.

الرقابة الدولية

تم تجميع هذه النتائج من قبل محققين مكلفين من قبل مجلس حقوق الإنسان التابع للأمم المتحدة لمراقبة الوضع في ميانمار والإبلاغ عنه. وتتضمن مهمتهم جمع الأدلة على الجرائم المحتملة لضمان وجود سجل واقعي لسلوك الجيش منذ تصاعد الأزمة الحالية. وأشار المحققون إلى أن شدة وتكرار هذه الهجمات على المدنيين ظلت ثابتة مع استمرار الجيش في عملياته ضد مجموعات مختلفة داخل البلاد.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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