Long wait for justice
Since August 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar, with the UN Human Rights Council describing atrocities against the minority as genocide
What does the UN mission report say?
■ Says army's tactics were "consistently and grossly disproportionate to actual security threats"
■ Names six military generals it believes should go on trial.
■ Is critical of state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to intervene to stop the violence
■ Calls for the case to be referred to the International Criminal Court
■ Says some abuses were committed by ethnic groups
How does the UN define genocide?
■ The term combines the Greek word "genos" (race or tribe) with the Latin word "cide" (to kill)
■ Article Two of the UN Convention on Genocide defines the term as "acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group "
■ Only one person has been convicted of genocide — in November 2017, a UN tribunal found former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic, known as the "Butcher of Bosnia", guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War
On military
“Impunity is deeply entrenched in Myanmar’s political and legal system, effectively placing the Tatmadaw above the law. The Constitution and other laws provide for immunities and place the Tatmadaw beyond civilian oversight”
On Suu Kyi
“Suu Kyi has not used her de facto position as head of government... to stem or prevent the unfolding events... Through their acts and omissions, the civilian authorities have contributed to the commission of atrocity crimes”
Mission’s recommendations
"The Security Council should ensure accountability for crimes under international law committed in Myanmar, preferably by referring the situation to the International Criminal Court or alternatively by creating an ad hoc international criminal tribunal" "The UN and international community must ensure that the repatriation of refugees and return of internally displaced persons only occurs when safe, voluntary and dignified, with explicit human rights protections in place, including citizenship. In the current circumstances, returns are not possible"