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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
People check the debris at the building in a Buddhist monastery that was allegedly hit by the military's airstrike (AP photo) BANGKOK: An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday. The overnight aerial attack on the monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing region's Sagaing township, injured about 30 other people, of which 10 were in a critical condition, according to a member of a resistance group. The resistance member - who spoke on condition of anonymity - told The Associated Press that 23 civilians including four children were killed after a jet fighter dropped a bomb around 1 am on a building in the village's monastery where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks. Myanmar's independent Democratic Voice of Burma online media reported that the death toll could be as high as 30. That could not be immediately confirmed. The military did not immediately comment on the incident at the monastery, which is located about 35 km northwest of Mandalay, the country's second largest city. In the past, the army has said it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering a civil war. After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict. The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People's Defense Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance. The resistance has no effective defence against air attacks. The monastery attack comes weeks after hundreds of soldiers took part in an offensive with tanks and various aircraft in an area about five kilometres from Lin Ta Lu to regain territories controlled by the resistance groups. Thousands of people from nearby villages were displaced to the other towns and villages including Lin Ta Lu, the resistance fighter said. Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition's National Unity Government, told the AP that the military regime has been trying to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of a planned general election later this year. The poll is widely seen as an attempt to normalize the military's seizure of power through the ballot box and to deliver a result that ensures the generals retain control.
News18
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Airstrike On Buddhist Monastery In Myanmar Kills At Least 23, Including 4 Children
An airstrike by the Myanmar military on a Buddhist monastery in Lin Ta Lu village killed at least 23 civilians, including four children. An airstrike by the Myanmar military on a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar killed at least 23 civilians, including four children. The deadly attack occurred early Thursday in Lin Ta Lu village, Sagaing township, a resistance stronghold about 35 kilometres northwest of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city. The strike hit at around 1 am, targeting a monastery where more than 150 people had taken shelter from ongoing military operations in the region, Associated Press (AP) reported. 'Twenty-three civilians, including four children, were killed. About 30 others were injured. Ten of them are in critical condition," a unnamed member of a local resistance group told AP. The Democratic Voice of Burma, an independent news outlet, cited a higher death toll of up to 30, though that number has not been independently confirmed. The Myanmar military has not issued a statement on the strike. The monastery strike is the latest in a series of increasingly aggressive military actions in Sagaing region, a key hub for anti-junta resistance and comes at a time when the military has recently launched a large-scale offensive in the area, deploying tanks and aircraft in an attempt to retake territory from local opposition groups. Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition National Unity Government, said, 'The regime wants to show strength before the vote, which they hope will help them stay in power," referring to national elections that the Myanmar junta is planning for later this year. The February 2021 coup, which ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, triggered a widespread pro-democracy uprising and a brutal military crackdown. Since then, armed resistance has escalated across much of the country, particularly in Sagaing, where civilians and community militias have been active in opposing military control. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Myanmar (Burma) First Published:
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar has killed at least 23 people who had taken shelter there, according to resistance groups and media reports, the Associated Press (AP) said on Friday. The strike hit around 1 a.m. on Thursday at Lin Ta Lu village in Sagaing township, about 35 kilometres northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. A member of a local resistance group told AP that a military jet dropped a bomb on a monastery building where more than 150 people were sheltering from ongoing fighting in the area. 'Twenty-three civilians, including four children, were killed. About 30 others were injured. Ten of them are in critical condition,' said the resistance member, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. The online news outlet Democratic Voice of Burma reported that the death toll could be as high as 30, but this has not been confirmed. The Myanmar military has not commented on the incident. In previous statements, the army has said it only targets what it calls 'legitimate threats' and often labels resistance fighters as terrorists. The monastery strike follows weeks of military operations in the region. According to the resistance member, the army recently launched a large offensive, using tanks and aircraft, just five kilometres from Lin Ta Lu. The attack was part of efforts to recapture areas under resistance control. Many people from surrounding villages had fled to Lin Ta Lu in search of safety. Thousands have been displaced by the conflict, which has worsened since the military took control of the country in February 2021, overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition's National Unity Government, told AP that the military has been trying to regain control of resistance-held areas ahead of elections planned for later this year. 'The regime wants to show strength before the vote, which they hope will help them stay in power,' he said. The Sagaing region has been a centre of armed resistance, with many anti-coup groups operating there. The military has increasingly used airstrikes in such areas, while resistance forces lack the ability to defend against them.
11-07-2025
- Politics
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
BANGKOK -- An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar 's central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday. The overnight aerial attack on the monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing region's Sagaing township, injured about 30 other people, of which 10 were in a critical condition, according to a member of a resistance group. The resistance member — who spoke on condition of anonymity — told The Associated Press that 23 civilians including four children were killed after a jet fighter dropped a bomb around 1 a.m. on a building in the village's monastery where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region in recent weeks. Myanmar's independent Democratic Voice of Burma online media reported that the death toll could be as high as 30. That could not be immediately confirmed. The military did not immediately comment on the incident at the monastery, which is located about 35 km (20 miles) northwest of Mandalay, the country's second largest city. In the past, the army has said it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering a civil war. After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict. The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People's Defense Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance. The resistance has no effective defense against air attacks. The monastery attack comes weeks after hundreds of soldiers took part in an offensive with tanks and various aircraft in an area about five kilometers (three miles) from Lin Ta Lu to regain territories controlled by the resistance groups. Thousands of people from nearby villages were displaced to the other towns and villages including Lin Ta Lu, the resistance fighter said. Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition's National Unity Government, told the AP that the military regime has been trying to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of a planned general election later this year. The poll is widely seen as an attempt to normalize the military's seizure of power through the ballot box and to deliver a result that ensures the generals retain control.
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Air strike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar kills 23 people
The overnight attack in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing township, injured about 30 other people, of whom 10 were in a critical condition, according to a member of a resistance group. The resistance member told The Associated Press that 23 civilians including four children were killed after a jet fighter dropped a bomb at around 1am on a building in the village's monastery where more than 150 people from nearby villages were taking shelter to avoid fighting in the region. Myanmar's independent Democratic Voice of Burma online media reported that the death toll could be as high as 30. A Buddhist monastery was hit by a military air strike in Sagaing township in Sagaing region (UGC via AP) The military did not immediately comment on the incident at the monastery, which is located about 20 miles north west of Mandalay, the country's second largest city. In the past, the army has said it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering a civil war. After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are embroiled in conflict. The military has increasingly used air strikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People's Defence Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance. The resistance has no effective defence against air attacks. The monastery attack comes weeks after hundreds of soldiers took part in an offensive with tanks and various aircraft in an area about three miles from Lin Ta Lu to regain territories controlled by the resistance groups. Thousands of people from nearby villages were displaced to other towns and villages including Lin Ta Lu, the resistance fighter said. Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition's National Unity Government, told the AP that the military regime has been trying to retake areas controlled by the resistance ahead of a planned general election later this year. The poll is widely seen as an attempt to normalise the military's seizure of power through the ballot box and to deliver a result that ensures the generals retain control.
