CNN —The United Nations says it is “deeply concerned” by reports that civilians, including women and children, were killed and injured in a bombing at a camp for internally displaced people in Myanmar.
The bombing on Monday took place near the town of Laiza, in northern Kachin state.
Laiza is home to the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army, which has been locked in a conflict with Myanmar’s military for decades.
The British embassy in Myanmar also said it was “appalled by” the reports of innocent civilians being killed.
Calling the attack “unacceptable”, he added, “We reiterate that the Myanmar military must stop its brutal campaign against the Myanmar people.”Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021 after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and numerous top government figures, dashing hopes for a more democratic future for the country.
Persons:
Min Aung Hlaing, Zaw Min Tun, “, ”, Ken O’Flaherty, Aung San, Kyi, Suu Kyi
Organizations:
CNN, United Nations, National Unity Government, Kachin Independence Army, Unity, UN, British
Locations:
Myanmar, China, Laiza, Kachin