Myanmar military says armed groups used hospital it bombed, killing dozens

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 13, 2025 at 08:31 AM

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Myanmar's military admitted to conducting an air strike on a hospital in Rakhine state on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, resulting in 33 deaths. The military claims the hospital was being used as a base by armed opposition groups, including the Arakan Army and the People's Defence Force, justifying the attack as a counterterrorism operation. However, witnesses, aid workers, rebel groups, and the United Nations assert that the victims were civilians, including medics and patients. The UN has condemned the attack, with the UN rights chief suggesting it may constitute a war crime and calling for an investigation. The World Health Organization also expressed outrage, noting severe damage to the hospital infrastructure.

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Rakhine ×240% Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 50% Volker Turk 60% UN ×270% Myanmar military ×480%

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