World
ASEAN “strongly condemns” deadly air strike in Myanmar
The chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said on Thursday the bloc “strongly condemns” a military air strike this week on a village in Myanmar, which is reported to have killed up to 100 people including civilians.
“All forms of violence must end immediately, particularly the use of force against civilians,” chair Indonesia said in a statement.
For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
The air strike by the military struck an event attended by opponents to its rule, according to media and members of a local resistance movement.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since a 2021 coup, with attacks by ethnic minority armies and resistance fighters challenging the rule of the military, which has responded with air strikes and heavy weapons, including in civilian areas.
Read more:
At least 50 killed as Myanmar military attacks rebel gathering, say media, militias