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UN expert warns of a potential “genocidal violence” against Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
The situation in Rakhine is described as “terrifying” with echoes of past genocidal violence.
An army crackdown in 2017 led to 730,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh.
Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced in Rakhine due to ongoing conflict.
The military has been conscripting Rohingya youth to fight against armed groups.
Reports of fresh violence in Rakhine include attacks on Rohingya civilians and property.
The UN has raised concerns about civilian lives and human rights violations in the region.
US State Department calls for protection of civilians and humanitarian access in Rakhine.
The situation in Rakhine highlights the ongoing risks of atrocities and intercommunal tensions.