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With international law at a 'breaking point', a tiny country goes after Myanmar's junta on its own
- February 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN). This week, the tiny country took an unprecedented step: its judicial authorities appointed a prosecutor to examine the Myanmar military's responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It's believed to be the first time an ASEAN state has taken such an action against another member.
Originally published at Phys.org