Myanmar: Presidency must not shield Min Aung Hlaing from being held accountable

By Amnesty International

Responding to the news that parliamentarians loyal to former Senior General Min Aung Hlaing voted him in as the next president of Myanmar on 3 April, Amnesty International Myanmar Researcher Joe Freeman said: “If Min Aung Hlaing thinks that an official civilian title will shield him from prosecution for the many grave violations of international law that he is accused of overseeing as head of the military, that is […] The post Myanmar: Presidency must not shield Min Aung Hlaing from being held accountable appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

Read complete article

~	Deadly Attack in Nigeria Highlights Persistent Insecurity

~	Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job

~	Special Prosecutor’s Death at Critical Moment in Central African Republic

~	Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed

~	Humans’ closest invertebrate ancestors date back much further than thought – how we discovered the fossils that show this

~	As oil shortages deepen, wartime rationing offers a guide for today’s governments

~	Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

~	The nonprofit status of NCAA athletic departments is starting to raise questions

~	Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power?

~	Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato?