SAGAING DIVISION- Locals reported that the Junta aerial bombed Kyauk Hlaykar village, Kani Township, for the second time.
On December 18, from 9:16 p.m. to 9:40 p.m., the Terrorist Junta Council’s forces aerial-bombed Kani Township, Kyauk Hlaykar Village and the surrounding area with YA12 planes. It is reported that 17 houses were damaged due to the bombing.
“The bombardment started from the west side of the village and at least 10 bombs were dropped at a time. The planes flew over the village for 7 or 8 times and dropped bombs. The bombs dropped in the village and around the village. 17 houses were reportedly destroyed during the check on the village the next morning. People had already fled the village since the first aerial attack, there were no casualties,” said a local.
On December 16, junta forces dropped a bomb on Kyauk Hlaykar Village, killing 5 people and injuring 12.
During the junta’s first aerial attack, Maung Zin Ko Chit (Grade 6), Ma May Myat Noe (Grade 7), and Ma Shwe Zin Win (Grade 12), three students who have been studying in people-based public schools from Kyauk Hlaykar Village and 5 innocent civilians were reportedly killed on the spot. Ten innocent people, including six students, were also reportedly injured during the junta’s aerial attack.
NUG criticizes that the Junta council’s targeted attacks on houses and schools were violations of the Geneva Convention, United Nations Security Council resolutions, and international humanitarian and human rights laws.
The National Unity Government and the Ministry of Education are deeply saddened by the death of children and innocent people and strongly condemn the terrorist acts of the Junta regime. NUG announced that the incidents (crimes) where children were killed in attacks on non-military targets will be recorded in detail, and make sure justice will be provided for the victims in any means possible in their power.
