The"charred remains" were discovered and identified close to Hpruso Township in the state, which is also known as Karenni, on December 25, according to the group.
"As the world celebrates Christmas and its message of peace, the NUG repeats its demands on the international community to act immediately and decisively to end the military junta's escalating war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Myanmar people," the NUG statement added. The international NGO Save the Children said two staff members who were traveling home for the holidays were caught in the incident and remain missing.
Save the Children added that at least 38 people were killed in the attack, and the charity has suspended its operations in Kayah, Chin, and parts of Magway and Kayin in response.