Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
Summary
Fourteen elderly people were killed in air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar’s Sagaing region. The military carried out two attacks early on Friday while civilians attended a meditation retreat, injuring several monks.Key Facts
- The strikes happened around 9:00 a.m. local time in Myaung township, Sagaing region.
- All 14 victims were elderly, ages between 50 and 70; 11 men and 3 women.
- Civilians were at the monastery for a meditation retreat during Buddhist Lent.
- The military attacked the site twice, with the second strike occurring during rescue efforts.
- Most victims came from two neighboring villages and townships.
- Myanmar’s military has not made any public comment about this incident.
- Myanmar has been in a civil war and military rule since a 2021 coup removed Aung San Suu Kyi.
- The military claims it targets only legitimate military sites but is often accused of hitting civilian buildings.
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