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Myanmar’s military must answer charges: UN body

Myanmar’s military commanders must answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in a credible court, a United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) said on Tuesday, urging the international community to cut off all financial and other support to them.

Photo: UNHCR/Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo

As Houthi forces withdraw from key Yemeni ports, UNMHA says “in accordance with established plans”

As Yemenis continue to finalize redeployment procedures in line with the UN-brokered Hudaydah Agreement, under which Government coalition and rebel leaders are to pull forces out of the key port city of Hudaydah, the Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee on Friday welcomed an offer by the Houthi opposition to begin a unilateral withdrawal.

Photo: UNICEF/Taha Almahbashi