The group said the South East Asian country was in a “nightmare situation”, with the youngest known victim just six years old.
Relatives reacting during the funeral of Kyaw Min Latt, also known as Poe Toe, after he was shot by security forces. Picture: AFPThe total number of people killed now stands at 535, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners .“A total of 15 children under the age of 16 are among the casualties, including children aged 9 and 11,” it said in a statement.
The UN’s envoy to Myanmar has warned of the risk of an “imminent bloodbath” as the crackdown against pro-democracy protests in the country intensifies. Internet service providers were ordered to shut down Myanmar’s wireless services, provider Ooredoo said Thursday, in the latest move to suppress communication.
The hearing dealt with administrative aspects of the case including the formal appointment of eight defence lawyers.