Genocidal intent? Deserters recount Rohingya atrocities
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Confessions from the Frontlines
This chapter explores the testimonies of former Burmese soldiers who reveal their involvement in atrocities against the Rohingya people during the 2017 military operations. The chilling accounts detail acts of violence, including massacres and sexual assault, challenging the military's narrative of quelling a rebellion. The chapter also examines the implications of these confessions for international legal proceedings and raises questions about genocidal intent.
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