"Tragic Airstrike on Myanmar School: Funerals Held for Students and Teachers"
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"Tragic Airstrike on Myanmar School: Funerals Held for Students and Teachers"
[!CDATA[Funerals were held in Myanmar for students and teachers who were reportedly killed in an airstrike on a local school by a military jet fighter. Reports indicated that 20 students and 2 teachers lost their lives in the attack in Ohe Htein Twin village, with many others wounded. The victims ranged from second to eleventh grade, with the youngest being seven years old, according to the shadow National Unity Government. A local resistance group member confirmed the tragic incident, stating that over 100 students were studying in the village school when the bombing occurred. The resistance fighter emphasized that there were no resistance fighters present in the village that was targeted. The military has been escalating airstrikes in areas where armed resistance to army rule is strong, such as Sagaing region. The state-run newspaper denied the military's involvement in the airstrike, attributing the reports to fake information spread by malicious media outlets. The lack of independent confirmation due to media restrictions and remote locations makes it challenging to verify the details of such incidents. The victims were quickly buried in village cemeteries after hasty funerals, with many wounded individuals receiving treatment in regional hospitals. The Human Rights Ministry of the National Unity Government accused the jet fighter of deliberately attacking the school with cluster bombs while students were preparing for exams. The group vowed to hold accountable all individuals involved in such deliberate air strikes against innocent children and educators. The military's increasing use of airstrikes in response to the armed resistance has resulted in a significant number of civilian casualties since the 2021 takeover. The international community has condemned the airstrike on the school, especially during a time when a ceasefire was declared following an earthquake. The Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West expressed horror at the targeting of a school in an earthquake-affected area, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The call for all parties, particularly the Myanmar military, to refrain from airstrikes and ensure the safety of civilians remains crucial in the ongoing conflict.]]