Soldiers reportedly removed people from their cars, arrested some, killed others and burned their bodies, the organization said. Charred bodies have also been found in vehicles, according to shocking images on social media.
Opponents of the military junta in Myanmar say the dead are at least 27. According to a witness, some bodies were burned to such an extent that the exact number cannot be determined. The regime only wants to confirm that there were deaths when soldiers tried to stop seven ‘suspicious’ vehicles.
Save the Children also reports that two employees are also missing after Friday’s attack in the Kayah region in eastern Myanmar. They were on their way home for vacation but became involved in the incident and have since been reported missing. Their vehicle was attacked and burned out. Save the Children condemns the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law.
Save the Children has been working in Myanmar since 1995. Some of the activities have been interrupted after the massacre.
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