35 civilians killed in Karenni State in August due to Myanmar junta attacks

Mizzima

At least 35 civilians were killed and 47 others injured in Karenni State during August as a result of human rights violations committed by the Myanmar junta, according to a statement released by the Karenni Human Rights Group (KNHRG) on 8 September.

The report stated that among the dead were three children and eight women, while the injured included six children and 13 women. The casualties were caused by junta airstrikes, heavy weapons fire, landmines, and shootings.

In addition, 45 houses, one religious building, two schools, three clinics, one public building, six vehicles, and nine agricultural fields were destroyed during the month.

The junta carried out nine airstrikes and 13 incidents of shelling, alongside shootings and arrests in civilian areas across the state. One man was injured after stepping on a landmine, while another was shot dead by advancing junta troops in Demoso Township. At least 15 civilians were also arrested.

“The junta’s military operations to secure townships for holding elections have forced people to continue fleeing. Between July and August, up to 200,000 people have been displaced, facing an extreme need for emergency food supplies and shelter,” the KNHRG statement said.