Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
Summary
The United Nations reports that Myanmar’s military killed more than 700 civilians in a six-month period around last year’s election. The military, which took power in a 2021 coup, has caused widespread violence, including air strikes and attacks on civilians, especially in the Sagaing region.Key Facts
- The UN verified at least 702 civilian deaths from August to January, including 224 women and 153 children.
- Myanmar’s military took power in a 2021 coup, overthrowing the elected government.
- The military-banned major opposition parties and held elections seen as unfair.
- Air strikes caused much of the civilian harm, with Sagaing as the deadliest area, where 191 civilians died.
- Notable attacks include a munitions strike on civilians in front of a school and a bombing of a tea shop during a football match.
- The Rohingya people have faced forced recruitment, killings, arbitrary arrests, and sexual violence.
- International aid to protect civilians has decreased, increasing suffering.
- Min Aung Hlaing, coup leader, became Myanmar’s president in April, with the military controlling much of the government.
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