Cost cuts hit UN investigation into Rohingya genocide

Millions in funding cuts threaten the ability of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar to gather evidence and seek justice for the Rohingya, who fled a military offensive in 2017. Nicholas Koumjian warns that reduced resources may lead to a culture of impunity for perpetrators, as the mechanism faces significant financial shortfalls amid a UN liquidity crisis.

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