Myanmar junta accused of war crimes over response to rebel offensive December 20, 2023 at 11:15PM

Amnesty International calls for investigation of war crimes by Myanmar's military, citing indiscriminate attacks and use of banned cluster munitions. Evidence suggests an air strike in Shan state used cluster munitions. Civilians suffer looting, arrests, and torture. The United Nations reports over 300,000 people displaced since October's fighting. China claims to have mediated a ceasefire, but rebel alliance vows to continue. Human Rights Watch accuses rebel group of abducting and recruiting civilians. Myanmar's military denies targeting civilians.