At least 38 people, including women and children, have been killed by the Myanmar military in Kayah State in Eastern Myanmar, humanitarian organisation Save the Children says:
Source:The charred remains of more than 30 members of the Karen ethnic minority have been discovered in eastern Myanmar after an atrocity allegedly carried out by the country's military, according to human rights activists and local media reports.
"About 35 people just tried to flee their homes but they met the junta's forces and were arrested, then burnt to death," he added. “Save the Children condemns this attack as a breach of International Humanitarian Law. We are horrified at the violence carried out against innocent civilians and our staff, who are dedicated humanitarians, supporting millions of children in need across Myanmar. Investigations into the nature of the incident are continuing but attacks against aid workers cannot be tolerated,” Chief executive Inger Ashing said.
"People's Defence Forces" have sprung up across the country to fight the junta, and have drawn the military into a bloody stalemate of clashes and reprisals.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman killed in front of teenage relatives in alleged Christmas Day knife attackThe 52-year-old woman was rushed to Royal Hobart Hospital but could not be saved.
Read more »
Migrants die in shipwreck off Greek islandAt least 16 people have died when their boat overturned off the Greek island of Paros in the country's third maritime disaster involving migrants this week. 7NEWS
Read more »
Man arrested after woman killed in alleged knife attackA woman has died after she was allegedly attacked with a knife in a suspected domestic violence incident at a home in Hobart's east. 9News
Read more »
Bodies burnt in further Myanmar bloodshedMore than 30 people including women and children have been killed and their bodies burnt in Myanmar's conflict-torn Kayah state, according to a local resident, media reports and a local human rights group. 7NEWS
Read more »
Harrowing story of SeaWorld trainer killed by captive whaleFor years Dawn Brancheau dreamt of working at SeaWorld – but it was a job that ultimately killed her when she was attacked by Tilikum the orca.
Read more »
Fire on crowded Bangladesh ferry leaves dozens deadThe massive fire engulfed the crowded river ferry, leaving at least 39 people dead and 70 injured, officials said.
Read more »