UPDATED. A member of the People’s Defense Force, an armed group opposed to the Myanmar junta, says fighter jets fired on a ceremony held to open their local office.
At least 50 people were killed in central Myanmar on Tuesday, April 11, in an air strike by the military on an event attended by opponents to its rule, according to media and members of a local resistance movement.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a strong condemnation and called for those responsible to be held accountable, his spokesperson said, adding that Guterres “reiterates his call for the military to end the campaign of violence against the Myanmar population throughout the country.” The U.S. State Department said it was “deeply concerned” by the reported air strike, adding Washington will continue working with the international community to “hold the regime accountable for violations and abuses committed” in Myanmar.
At least 1.2 million people have been displaced by post-coup fighting, according to the United Nations.
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