Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians – The United Nations has released a report indicating that Myanmar’s military caused the deaths of more than 700 civilians over a six-month period last year. The timeframe, spanning from August to January, was marked by a series of violent incidents, with credible sources confirming at least 702 fatalities. Among these, 224 were women and 153 were children. The report underscores the toll of the military’s actions during the election process, which many view as a political maneuver rather than a genuine democratic exercise.

The military, which staged a coup in 2021, has been accused of perpetrating widespread violence since then. The UN’s Human Rights Office highlights that the election period, initiated by the military, was widely criticized as a farce. Opposition parties were excluded from participating, leaving the process heavily skewed in favor of the military’s interests. The report further notes that the…