Burma Army Attack Kills Two Children and Two Adults in Arakan State

11 September 2020

Arakan State, Burma

*WARNING: This report contains graphic photos*

Photos sourced from local villagers

On the morning of Sept. 9, the Burma Army’s 66th Brigade fired six artillery shells that hit Nyaung Kan Village in Myebon Township, Arakan State. Two children and two adults were killed in the attack and at least seven people were injured with some reports saying up to 11 people injured. Confirmed casualties are listed below.

Killed

Maung Thura Aung (age 7)

Thu Hein (age 7)

Maung Chan Nyein Thu (age 25)

Moe Thazin Aung (age 29)

Injured

Maung Ye Ko Ko (age 25)

Mazin Mar (age 25)

U Nyi Nyi (age 32)

Maung Maung Tun (age 37)

U Nyi Pu (age 48)

Chan Nu (age 52)