More than 3,000 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar’s army air strikes villages
More than 3,000 people in Myanmar have crossed to Thailand to take refuge after the Burma Army launched air strikes on Myanmar’s southeastern Karen state.
According to Karen Women’s Organization (KWO), the military launched night-time airstrikes on Day Bu No Village, Lu Thaw Township, Mu Traw District on March 27, killing three civilians and injuring seven others.
The KWO, an indigenous women’s organization, has condemned the said attacks and expressed fear as more attacks will soon be launched on other villages.
“Many villagers are now hiding in terror in the jungle, and more than 3,000 have crossed to Thailand to take refuge,” the KWO said.
Today, staff and students of the Karen Teacher Training College (KTTC) Northern Campus fled to Thai side of the Salween following Burma Air Force strikes nearby the day before. By 3pm, an estimated 380 people had fled from the area and bombs and airplanes could still be heard. pic.twitter.com/KPGu6kO46Y
— Karen Education & Culture Department (KECD) (@karen_kecd) March 28, 2021
The organization also calls for call for a UN Security Council resolution to prevent further mass atrocities.
“Burma’s security forces must be held accountable for their crimes. Diplomats and governments must stop giving legitimacy to this murderous regime. It’s clear the Burma Army leaders are not capable of change nor are they open to any dialogue to stop the violence,” the organization said.
KWO is concerned for their safety & security. It is clear that the Burma Army has no empathy. We demand an international response to the atrocities taking place to send the message that the military cannot longer act with impunity. #HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar
— Karen Women Organization (@karenwomenorg) March 28, 2021