‘A litany of human suffering’ in Myanmar, warns UN rights chief

Addressing the Human Rights Council, Mr. Türk highlighted the devastating impact of conflict and economic collapse on civilians in Myanmar, with over 1,800 killed in violence in 2024. The humanitarian crisis deepened with 3.5 million displaced and 15 million facing hunger, while economic collapse fueled corruption and crime. In South Sudan, the UN Commission detailed widespread violations, including extrajudicial killings and forced recruitment, with political leaders failing to address the ongoing violence and corruption plaguing the country.

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