" A Myanmar government spokesperson on Friday (May 1) dismissed allegations by the departing United Nations rights envoy that the military was committing fresh war crimes in Rakhine state as "biased", blaming rebels for violations. "We found that her investigation has no balance and was biased," government spokesman Zaw Htay told a press conference on Friday. Yanghee Lee, special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar, said in her final statement on Wednesday the army was engaged in activities against rebels that may amount to “war crimes and crimes against humanity” in Rakhine and Chin states. She said the basis for her conclusion was that the armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, have ramped up attacks against civilians in recent weeks with air and artillery strikes. Dozens have died and tens of thousands been displaced in the region in recent weeks..."