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Myanmar Military Investigating Death of 2 Boys Allegedly Used as Minesweepers

Nai Kun Enn

   WASHINGTON - Myanmar's military saidit is investigating the recent
   deaths of two Muslim boys and the injury of another while the children
   allegedly were being used as human minesweepers when crossfire erupted
   between the military and the Arakan Army, an armed group seeking
   independence.

   Army Major General Zaw Min Tun, a spokesperson for the Tatmadaw, as the
   Burmese army is called, said, "We are launching an investigation about
   that incident, in case, if there are any discrepancies or weaknesses in
   handling the said case."'¯

   Zaw Min Tun said the Tatmadaw brought the bodies of two boys to their
   village, Pyin-shay, a Muslim area, and took the injured child to a
   military hospital for treatment. Myanmar is Buddhist majority.

   The identities of the boys have not been released.

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