In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians are fleeing their homes due to intensified air strikes and a ground offensive by the military junta in advance of elections starting December 28th. The military is attempting to recapture territory, leading to widespread displacement in regions like Chin State.
The story so far
- Dec 11
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Open questions and key claims
It was the 67th attack on health care facilities in Myanmar this year.
As for now, we can confirm there are 31 deaths and we think there will be more deaths. Also there are 68 wounded.
Such attacks may amount to a war crime and called for an investigation.
The airstrike was an “act of terror.”
If we are caught and refuse to vote, they will put us in jail and torture us.
Most of the casualties were patients at the hospital.
At least 30 people, including patients, have been killed, and about 70 wounded.
Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, called the attacks a possible war crime.
Who and where
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