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Myanmar’s illicit economy fuels escalating violence, with civilians bearing the brunt
Reported by UN News Peace and Security
At a press briefing, a UN independent expert called Myanmar’s human rights situation “catastrophic” and warned that the war is escalating without an end in sight.
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- Affected location: Myanmar
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The source reports escalating violence and says civilians are bearing its effects.
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- Geographic reach
- 4/10
- Global importance
- 4/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 4/10
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