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UN voices concern over deadly airstrikes in Myanmar's Kachin State
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The UN said Kachin airstrikes "appear to be excessive and disproportionate use of force by security forces against unarmed civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be held to account."
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At least 114 children killed by Myanmar military since 2021 coup: UN Spoke
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 8 (ANI): The Myanmar security forces have killed at least 114 children since the military takeover a year ago, including 18 children killed in January alone, United Nations spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Monday.
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US among seven nations concerned about right violations by Myanmar army
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 26 (ANI): Seven countries including the United States and the United Kingdom reiterated grave concern over reports of ongoing human rights violations and abuses by the Myanmar Security Forces across the country.
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US condemns Myanmar security forces for 'abhorrent attacks' in Chin state
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 1 (ANI): The United States on Sunday (local time) said it was "gravely concerned" by reports of human rights violations that Myanmar security forces have perpetuated in Chin State, including setting fire to and destroying over 100 residences and Christian churches.
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8 killed as Myanmar security forces open fire on 'spring revolution' prote
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 3 (ANI): Three months after a coup plunged Myanmar into crisis on February 1, as many as eight people were killed as security forces opened fire on some of the biggest protests against the military rule in the country.
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Myanmar: 5 killed as security forces open fire on protestors
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], May 2 (ANI): Myanmar security forces on Sunday opened fire on protestors demonstrating against the military junta in the several cities of the country and killed at least five people.
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UN says Myanmar security forces killed at least 51 children, calls for res
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations is calling on the Myanmar security forces to refrain from violence against children after at least 51 children were killed since the military coup in February, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
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France condemns 'murderous' violence by Myanmar security forces
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Paris [France], March 30 (ANI): French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has strongly condemned the "murderous" violence caused by the Myanmar security forces against the civilian population in the ongoing peaceful protests in the country.
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EU condemns crackdown on Myanmar protesters, threatens more sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 29 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the Myanmar security forces’ response to the Saturday protests that left more than 100 people dead.
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At least 149 people killed by Myanmar security forces since Feb: UN
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 16 (ANI): At least 149 people have been killed since the military coup in Myanmar in February as a result of actions by security forces, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said on Tuesday.
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Myanmar security forces use stun grenades, arrest people at night
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 7 (ANI): Launching a fresh crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, Myanmar security forces arrested several people on Saturday night, opened fire and used stun grenades in Yangon.
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US stands with people of Myanmar, condemns violence on protesters in Manda
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) condemned the firing on pro-democracy supporters by the Myanmar security forces in Mandalay, which led to the death of two people.
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