The Kachin Women's Association of Thailand (KWAT) released a report documenting atrocities committed by the Burmese army against civilians since breaking a 17-year ceasefire with the Kachin Independence Army in June. The report found that over 25,000 civilians have been displaced and that women and children have suffered rape, sexual violence, torture, and killings. KWAT is calling on the international community to pressure Burma's regime to end its military offensives and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people.
The Kachin Women's Association of Thailand (KWAT) released a report documenting atrocities committed by the Burmese army against civilians since breaking a 17-year ceasefire with the Kachin Independence Army in June. The report found that over 25,000 civilians have been displaced and that women and children have suffered rape, sexual violence, torture, and killings. KWAT is calling on the international community to pressure Burma's regime to end its military offensives and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people.
The Kachin Women's Association of Thailand (KWAT) released a report documenting atrocities committed by the Burmese army against civilians since breaking a 17-year ceasefire with the Kachin Independence Army in June. The report found that over 25,000 civilians have been displaced and that women and children have suffered rape, sexual violence, torture, and killings. KWAT is calling on the international community to pressure Burma's regime to end its military offensives and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people.