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Myanmar Military Intensified Attacks and Abuses Before Election, UN Reports

A UN report indicates Myanmar's military escalated air assaults on civilians and committed various war crimes ahead of last December's election.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to a report by UN investigators, Myanmar's military intensified aerial attacks on civilians prior to the elections held in December and January. The report highlights that all parties involved in the ongoing civil war in Myanmar have committed serious abuses, including torture and sexual violence over the past year.

The findings further detail that the military carried out extensive abuses during the election period, with investigators documenting widespread instances of torture and sexual violence in detention facilities operated by the military.

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