A brutal massacre in a Myanmar village has left dozens dead, prompting an urgent call from Downing Street for UN intervention. The killings, which took place in Sagaing Region, bear all the hallmarks of the junta's scorched-earth tactics. My sources in Whitehall say the Foreign Office is apoplectic.
They see this as a test of the international community's resolve. The PM is under pressure to act. But what can he actually do?
Sanctions haven't worked. Diplomatic pressure has failed. The junta doesn't care.
This is a grim reminder of the limits of British power. Expect a strongly worded UN resolution. But don't hold your breath for action.
