Human rights activists: More than 40 children killed since military coup in Myanmar

At least 43 children have been killed by security forces in Myanmar since the start of the coup. This was stated by the international organization Save the Children.

The youngest victim is a six-year-old girl. by police She was shot dead as she ran to her father during a raid on their home in Mandalay City. In one case, a 13-year-old boy was shot dead by soldiers as he tried to run away from them. A total of 15 children under the age of 16 were killed, Save the Children notes.

As the organization notes, it is impossible to name the exact number of children who were injured, but it is "significant". Among the wounded was a one-year-old child who was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet.

“Children witnessed violence and horror. It is clear that Myanmar is no longer a safe place for children.”

— emphasizes Save the Children.

According to Myanmar 's human rights organization, the Association for the Assistance of Political Prisoners (AAPP), a total of 543 people were killed during the protests.

The UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Tom Andrews , condemned the actions of the security forces, calling it "the massacre of men, women and young children throughout the country."

On February 1, a coup d'état took place in Myanmar. This happened after the Myanmar Armed Forces removed the civilian government and took power in the country. President Win Myint and State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi were arrested. After that, mass demonstrations began in Myanmar.