The UN's independent human rights investigators have issued the toughest verdict yet on the crisis in Myanmar's war-torn western region of Rakhine State. The investigators' report does not mince words and is scathing in its conclusions, and is going to have major ramifications, both within the country, and within the international community.
It is the most comprehensive and damming report yet compiled on the situation, which has left Myanmar's leaders shell shocked, according to an Asian diplomat who closely follows Myanmar affairs. Both the civilian leaders and the army brass are still digesting the report. There may be slow realisation that the government can no longer deflect the accusations of atrocities committed by the army.
Larry Jagan is a Myanmar specialist and former BBC World Service news editor for the region.
