The heads of Myanmar’s army had a shopping spree with the Israeli security industries, even meeting with the president and the Chief of Staff. Despite ongoing war crimes, Israel continues to maintain extensive security ties with the South East Asian country. By John Brown* (translated by Tal Haran) Israeli human rights activists are petitioning the Israeli Supreme Court, demanding it force the Ministry of Defense to explain why it does not put an end to Israel’s trade agreements with Myanmar’s military, following reports of crimes against citizens and ethnic minorities, including possible crimes against humanity. [tmwinpost] The petition, filed by Attorney Eitay Mack and a list of human…
Source: Despite war crimes, Israel insists on selling arms to Myanmar | +972 Magazine
