
Economist Podcasts Genocidal intent? Deserters recount Rohingya atrocities
Sep 10, 2020
Charlie McCann, Southeast Asia correspondent for The Economist, shares chilling confessions from former Burmese soldiers about the military's brutal campaign against the Rohingya. He dives into their gruesome accounts, shedding light on ethnic cleansing and its implications for international justice. Meanwhile, Daniel Franklin discusses the demoralization of the U.S. State Department, revealing how political appointments disrupt traditional diplomacy, endangering America's global influence. The conversation also touches on evolving cultural narratives for women in modern China.
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Soldier Confessions
- Two Burmese soldiers confessed to atrocities against the Rohingya, including massacres and rapes.
- Their testimonies align with years of allegations against Myanmar's military.
Significance of Confessions
- These confessions are significant as they're the first open admissions from Burmese soldiers regarding the 2017 atrocities.
- The soldiers, Private Muawin Tan and Private Zaneng Tan, are now being questioned by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Evidence Strengthening
- The Burmese government claims military abuses were not systematic or orchestrated.
- But these new testimonies strengthen evidence against Burmese generals.


