Devastating Human Rights Abuses in Karenni State: Civilians Suffer as Junta Crackdown Escalates

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Dozens of civilians were killed and many more injured in Karenni State during August, according to a report by the Karenni Human Rights Group (KNHRG). The casualties were the result of human rights violations committed by the Myanmar junta, including airstrikes, heavy weapons fire, landmines, and shootings. The violence has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, with up to 200,000 forced to flee their homes between July and August.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 35 civilians were killed and 47 others injured in Karenni State during August due to human rights violations committed by the Myanmar junta.
  • The casualties include three children and eight women among the dead, and six children and 13 women among the injured.
  • The junta carried out nine airstrikes, 13 incidents of shelling, and numerous shootings and arrests in civilian areas across the state.
  • At least 15 civilians were arrested, with one man injured after stepping on a landmine and another shot dead by advancing junta troops.
  • The junta's military operations have forced people to flee, with up to 200,000 people displaced between July and August.
  • The KNHRG has called for urgent international assistance, including cross-border humanitarian aid, and urged the international community to take decisive action against the junta.

Statistics:

  • 35 civilians killed in Karenni State during August
  • 47 civilians injured in Karenni State during August
  • 3 children and 8 women among the dead
  • 6 children and 13 women among the injured
  • 9 airstrikes carried out by the junta
  • 13 incidents of shelling carried out by the junta
  • Up to 200,000 people displaced between July and August
  • 45 houses, 1 religious building, 2 schools, 3 clinics, 1 public building, 6 vehicles, and 9 agricultural fields destroyed

Sources:

  • Karenni Human Rights Group (KNHRG)
  • Free Burma Rangers (FBR)