The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.
Photos have emerged apparently showing the aftermath of the reported attack in Hpruso township
International charity Save the Children has confirmed two of its staff members in Myanmar were killed in an attack it blames on the military. More than 35 bodies, including those of women and children, were found in eastern Kayah state, the charity says. It said troops had forced people from their cars, arresting some of them and killing others before burning their bodies.Save the Children said the two staff members killed were "both new fathers working on education for children". They were travelling home for the holidays after conducting humanitarian work.and take action to hold those responsible to account.
Following the reported attack, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the military had to be held accountable. He also called for a ban on arms sales to the Myanmar military.Elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and members of her National League for Democracy party are among those detained.
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