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September 13, 2021

Fighting in Burma Kills 20 as U.N. Weighs Whether to Recognize Junta or National Unity Government
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In Burma, at least 20 people have been killed in a new wave of violent
clashes between militias and Burmese security forces following the
February military coup that ousted the country's democratically elected
government. Since the coup, at least 1,080 people have been killed by
the military junta, and over 6,000 arrested. This week, the United
Nations is holding its 76th General Assembly, where it could decide
whether Burma's junta or its civilian government will be recognized for
a seat at the U.N. 


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