the February 2021 military coup, Myanmar has plunged into a deepening crisis.<\/p>\nFighting between military forces and ethnic armed groups has escalated, with reports of heavy artillery, airstrikes, and widespread violence. Ethnic militias have seized control of key towns, while civilians are caught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n
This year alone, at least 650 children have been killed or maimed<\/strong> according to UNICEF.<\/p>\nThe rising use of deadly weapons in civilian areas \u2013 including homes, schools, and hospitals \u2013 has left children with virtually no safe spaces. This is \u201crobbing them of their right to safety and security,\u201d said Mr. Chaiban.<\/p>\n