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Children killed in Myanmar airstrike

An airstrike on a school in southeastern Myanmar has killed at least four children and injured 15 others, according to witnesses. The strike comes amid rising numbers of allegations of civilian atrocities and abuses involving both the military junta and armed opposition forces, which have made significant gains in recent months. To find out more, read our recent article.

People’s Liberation Army forces fight the Myanmar junta army near Sagaing Region in Myanmar November 23, 2023.

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