Myanmar Junta Kills at Least 25 Civilians in Karenni State’s ‘Deadliest Ever Airstrike’

At least 25 civilians including children were killed in a Myanmar regime airstrike on the resistance-controlled town of Mawchi in Hpasawng Township, Karenni (Kayah) State, on Sunday. The attack has been labeled the state’s deadliest ever airstrike.

The regime carried out two separate attacks on Mawchi, which is known for its centuries-old tin and tungsten mines. It was liberated by a coalition of Karenni resistance forces on January 28 last year. Since then, the regime has carried out frequent airstrikes on the town.

Among the 25 people confirmed killed were a 5-year-old girl, a 12-year-old girl and four women. The rest were men, U Banyar, the second secretary of the Karenni State Interim Executive Council (IEC), told The Irrawaddy.