Kremlin says ‘concerned’ about civilian casualties in Myanmar

Protesters carry materials to build a barricade as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on March 11, 2021. (File/AFP)

• At least 70 people have been killed in protests

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Friday it was “concerned” about rising civilian casualties in Myanmar, where at least 70 people have been killed in protests against a military coup since February, according to the UN.
“In our view, the situation is alarming. And we are concerned by information coming from there about a growing number of civilian casualties,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.