Amnesty accuses Myanmar military of 'crimes against humanity'

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Amnesty accuses Myanmar military of 'crimes against humanity'

Amnesty estimates at least 27,000 Rohingya have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Image: Amnesty estimates at least 27,000 Rohingya have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

bbc.com - December 19th 2016

Rights group Amnesty International says the actions of Myanmar's military may constitute "crimes against humanity" after allegations of violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Its report accuses Burmese forces of murdering civilians, rape and torture.

Myanmar's military has denied accounts of atrocities and says it is conducting anti-terrorist raids in Rakhine.

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