Myanmar's Hidden Horrors: A System of Pain and Silence

In Myanmar, a dark pattern of abuse is taking place. It's not random; it's a deliberate strategy used by the security forces. They target anyone they see as a threat, even children. The methods are cruel: severe beatings, electric shocks, and pulling out fingernails. Many victims do not make it out alive. The United Nations has been investigating these claims for years. They have collected more than 1, 300 pieces of evidence. This includes stories from people who saw what happened, photos, and documents. The U. N. knows who some of the high-ranking officials are, but they are not sharing names yet. They don't want to warn the people involved. Myanmar's government, backed by the military, is not talking. They have not responded to the U. N. 's requests for information or access to the country. The military says they are keeping the peace, but their actions suggest otherwise. They deny any wrongdoing and blame the unrest on "terrorists. " Since the military took control in 2021, Myanmar has been in turmoil. Tens of thousands of people have been arrested. The goal is to silence opposition and force people to join the military. The leader of the junta recently ended a state of emergency and formed a new government, with himself in charge. But will this bring any real change? The U. N. is also looking into abuses that happened before 2021, including the violent treatment of the Rohingya minority in 2017. They are helping with investigations in other countries, like Britain. However, their work is at risk because of budget cuts. Without enough money, they may not be able to uncover the truth or support justice efforts.