The sentence was a rare instance of Burma Army personnel being held accountable for committing atrocities against civilians, but relatives of the victims say they’re not satisfied.
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Burmese army officer denies giving order to kill
A high-ranking officer accused of giving orders to kill five villagers in Shan State has denied the charge, saying that he only told his subordinates to “clear them out”.
Burma Army soldiers confess to killing villagers
Three Burmese army servicemen under investigation for the death of five local villagers in northern Shan State’s Lashio Township in June have confessed to the killings at a military tribunal.
Investigation into Mong Yaw killings a first for Burma Army
Burma’s armed forces is scheduled to hold a news conference on Wednesday to address accusations of war crimes committed against civilians in Shan State.
Mong Yaw murders: Don’t sweep it under the carpet, says SHRF
Shan Human Rights Foundation said it is calling for an official investigation into the murders of seven villagers in Mong Yaw village, Lashio District.
Shan police to investigate Lashio murders
The Burmese military dismissed independent and social media reports claiming the deceased were local villagers who had been abducted by the Burmese army.