Myanmar’s military junta killed 43 children in past two months, Save the Children says

At least 43 children have been killed by Myanmar’s armed forces in the two months since the junta seized control in a military coup, according to Save the Children.

In a press release, the group said the death toll of children had more than doubled in the past 12 days, “demonstrating the utter disrespect of armed forces for the lives of children”.

“This is a nightmare scenario unfolding,” Save the Children said.

“It is especially horrifying that several of these children were reportedly killed at home, where…