At least 5 children were killed and 500 were detained in the armed suppression of military and police protesters
“Exposure to damage such as tear gas… witnessing a scene of violence faced by parents and families”
UNICEF said in a statement on the 4th (local time) that “as the crisis in Myanmar deepens, the number of children killed, injured and indiscriminately detained by military police is increasing.” .
“Many children have been exposed to damage from tear gas and flash grenades, and have witnessed terrible violence,” he said. “Some cases target parents and their families, and children are under severe social and psychological stress.”
UNICEF said, “The arbitrary arrest and detention of protesters, including children, continues to occur.” It is estimated that more than 500 children have been detained indiscriminately. “I urge the military and police to immediately refrain from violence and protect children and youth from danger.” . As a result, protests are continuing throughout Myanmar to condemn the coup and call for the release of torture Suzy. The military and police mobilized tear gas, water cannons, and rubber ammunition to suppress the protesters indiscriminately. The Supreme Human Rights Office of the United Nations counted that at least 54 people were killed and hundreds were injured due to the armed suppression of the protesters. It also revealed that more than 1700 people were arbitrarily arrested and detained for participation in protests or political activities.
“The Myanmar military should stop killing and detaining protesters,” said Mitchell Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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