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U.N. says reported Myanmar airstrike struck a school in Sagaing region, killing and injuring children
Summary
The secretary-general expressed deep alarm at reports that an airstrike in Myanmar’s Sagaing region hit a school amid earthquake-relief operations, killing and injuring children and undermining protection of civilians.
The U.N. secretary-general expressed deep concern and alarm at reports of an airstrike by the Myanmar military on a school in the Sagaing region amid earthquake‑affected areas, saying the attack reportedly killed and injured children.
The briefing noted the reported incident occurred despite an announced extension of a ceasefire by Myanmar’s military to facilitate relief efforts, and said that “even in times of armed conflict, schools must be protected” and not be bombed.
Why it matters: attacks on schools during relief operations compound humanitarian suffering and raise concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law and protection of children.
Details: the briefing said the incident adds to an already dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar, where more than one third of the country requires humanitarian aid, and the secretary-general condemned all forms of violence and reiterated the primacy of protecting civilians.
