The Myanmar military surrounded the village of Mo So, fired at civilians and set their bodies on fire. As a result, more than 30 people died, including children and women.
Photos appeared on social networks showing the charred bodies of the victims. More than 30 people were burned to death in three cars.
People were hiding in the area, fleeing fighting between armed resistance groups and the Myanmar army. People were killed after being arrested by the troops on their way to a refugee camp in the western part of the town.
International relief team Save the Children said two of its employees were involved in the incident and were missing.
“We are horrified by the violence perpetrated against innocent civilians and our staff, who are dedicated humanists, supporting millions of children in need throughout Myanmar. Investigations into the nature of the incident are ongoing, but attacks on humanitarian workers are unacceptable,” organizations.
A witness who spoke to the AP said that the remains of the people were burned beyond recognition, as well as children’s and women’s clothing, medicine and food.
“Before the arson, the bodies were tied with ropes,” the witness said.
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