The National Unity Government (NUG) spokesperson U Nay Bun Lat has announced that an international monitoring mechanism is necessary to oversee the military council’s actions, as attacks continue despite their declared temporary ceasefire. The military council announced a temporary ceasefire from April 2 to April 22, but in reality, daily attacks, airstrikes, and military operations have continued unabated. According to the statement, between April 3 and April 13, there were 68 airstrikes across 12 states and regions, resulting in 64 civilian deaths and 83 injuries.
The casualties included monks, novice monks, children, elderly people, and women. The attacks also destroyed 64 residential buildings, 4 schools, 3 monasteries, and 1 Christian church. The military has been continuously conducting airstrikes using jet fighters, paramotors, and drones, while also carrying out daily artillery attacks. Ground operations have also continued, leading to ongoing clashes. Today alone, an airstrike on Kan Ni Monastery in Kyun Doe Town, Kawkareik Township, Karen State, killed 6 civilians and injured more than 20 people, including 4 monks.
U Nay Bun Lat emphasized that the military council’s declaration of a temporary ceasefire appears to be merely a facade, as evidenced by their continued use of heavy weapons, airstrikes, and ground operations against civilian targets. The NUG spokesperson stressed that these ongoing attacks during the declared ceasefire period demonstrate the urgent need for an international monitoring mechanism to oversee and verify the military’s actions. The systematic nature of these attacks, targeting religious buildings, educational institutions, and civilian areas, shows a clear pattern of violations that requires immediate international attention and intervention.
