18 Worst Countries Violating Human Rights in 2017

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12. Myanmar (Burma)

In Myanmar or ex Burma, there is an open conflict between the Burmese armed forces and ethnic armed groups in several regions of this country. As a result, there were many cases of abuse against civilians and massive displacement. The government troops have been responsible for “serious abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence and destruction of property,” according to Human Rights Watch Report 2017.

18 Worst Countries Violating Human Rights in 2017

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