Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 88
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Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 88 in August, including 12 children

A total of 88 people, including 12 children, have been killed in a wave of airstrikes carried out by Myanmar's military junta during August, according to the country's opposition.

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The military junta pressed ahead with hundreds of airstrikes while large parts of the country were affected by floods in August.

According to data compiled by the opposition Myanmar National Unity Government (NUG), 239 airstrikes were carried out between August 8 and 23 in 11 regions.

The central region of Sagaing was hit hard, with nearly 40 people killed, and a school and two hospitals completely destroyed in the wave of attacks.

The EU has decided on an additional 10.5 million euros, around 120 million kronor, for humanitarian aid due to the junta's escalating violence.

Civil war has plagued Myanmar since 2021.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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