EU condemns airstrike on Myanmar market that killed and injured civilians
The European Union condemned an airstrike on a market in Myanmar that resulted in the death and injury of civilians, emphasizing the need to respect international humanitarian law.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Brussels, September 30 (KUNA) -- The European Union condemned on Wednesday an air strike carried out by the Myanmar Armed Forces on a market in the town of Kyauktaw on Monday, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a large number of civilians. A spokesperson for the EU stated in a statement that international humanitarian law is universal and must be respected, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families, and reaffirming the EU’s support for the people of Myanmar. News reports indicated that 50 people were killed and others injured in the air strike conducted by the Myanmar Armed Forces on a market in Rakhine State, home to the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority in the west, on Monday. (End) A.R.N. / M.A.A.
