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At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN
The UN documented 408 military air strikes during Myanmar's election, resulting in at least 170 civilian deaths amid ongoing conflict and political exclusion, the rights office said.
- At least 170 people were killed in military air strikes during Myanmar's widely denounced election period.
- The Union and Solidarity Party, backed by Myanmar's military, won an overwhelming victory in the tightly-controlled vote.
- UN rights chief Volker Turk described the election as 'staged by the military' with excluded opposition candidates and voters driven by fear.
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According to the UN Human Rights Commission, far more than a hundred people died during the parliamentary elections in Myanmar. Hundreds are said to have been arrested.
·Germany
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Myanmar military air strikes killed at least 170 civilians during voting period: UN
At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes carried out by Myanmar’s junta during a two-month voting period, the United Nations said, warning the actual toll could be higher.
·Mumbai, India
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At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN
At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes conducted in Myanmar during nearly two months surrounding its widely-criticised elections, the United Nations said on Friday (Jan 30).
·India
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left2Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 20%
C 30%
R 50%
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