UN: Myanmar Military Responsible for Over 700 Civilian Deaths During Election Period
22 Jun 2026 4:24 PM IST22 Jun 2026 4:24 PM IST
United Nations report attributes at least 702 civilian deaths between August and January to Myanmar's military amid ongoing conflict and election-related violence.
The UN has accused Myanmar's military of causing more than 700 civilian deaths during a six-month election period, citing verified reports of widespread violence.
Myanmar's military was responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over the six-month election period in the country from last August through January, the United Nations said Monday.
"Credible sources reported to have verified a minimum of 702 civilian deaths across the country during the reporting period," a report by the UN rights office said, with spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani telling AFP that the deaths were all "attributable to the Myanmar military".
( Source : AFP )
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