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August 19, 2021

Report: Over 1,000 Civilians Have Died in Burma Since Military Coup
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In Burma, the civilian death toll since the February 1 military coup has
topped at least 1,000, according to a local rights group. Over 5,700
people have been arrested, charged or sentenced. A COVID-19 surge is
further compounding the crisis in Burma, with shortages in medical
resources and many patients too scared to visit hospitals, which have
been under attack by the military.


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