Myanmar military escalates civilian killings under new command, monitor reports

Myanmar’s military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the war-torn country, a conflict monitor said on Monday, even as regional governments ramp up diplomatic engagement. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) said the onslaught was a result of the tactics deployed by Myanmar’s ‌new military chief who took over in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s president. “Since the ruling junta in Myanmar...