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November 2, 2021

Burmese Military Forces Accused of Torture and Attacks on Civilians
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In Burma, local media is reporting military forces shelled a restive
town in northwestern Chin state, destroying some 160 structures,
including at least two churches. The U.N. and human rights groups
recently warned the military junta, which overthrew the civilian
government in February, is planning attacks in the region. Meanwhile, a
new report from the Associated Press finds the Burmese military has been
guilty of torturing prisoners since the February takeover. Over 1,200
have been killed, and thousands arrested, in the aftermath of the coup.


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