Myanmar military says armed groups used hospital it bombed, killing dozens
Summary
Myanmar's military confirmed it carried out an air strike on a hospital in the Rakhine state, killing 33 people. The military claimed the victims were armed opposition group members, but witnesses and the UN stated they were civilians. The UN and other organizations condemned the attack and called for an investigation.Key Facts
- Myanmar's military said it bombed a hospital because it was used by armed opposition groups.
- The strike killed 33 people, whom the military claimed were not civilians.
- Witnesses and aid organizations, including the UN, said the victims were civilians.
- The UN condemned the attack, saying it harmed civilians and civilian structures.
- The hospital was providing emergency and surgical services before the attack.
- The Arakan Army, an armed group seeking autonomy, controls much of Rakhine.
- There is ongoing conflict in Myanmar since the military took control in 2021.
- The military government plans elections in December, which critics say won't be free or fair.
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