International aid group Save The Children said two of its workers were missing in a massacre in eastern Myanmar that left more than 30 people, including women and children, dead and burned in their vehicles after they were reportedly shot by government troops as they were fleeing combat. STATEMENT: More than 35 people, including women and children have been killed and burned in Eastern #Myanmar. Two Save the Children staff were caught up in the incident and remain missing. Myanmar’s independent media reported on Friday that 10 Mo So villagers including children were arrested by the army. Earlier this month, government troops were also accused of rounding up villagers, some believed to be children, tying them up and slaughtering them.

Source: Irish Examiner December 26, 2021 20:08 UTC