Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills 31: on-site aid worker
Summary
A Myanmar military air strike on a hospital in Mrauk-U, Rakhine state killed 31 people, with more casualties expected, amid ongoing conflict and upcoming elections.
Key Points
- A military air strike on Mrauk-U hospital in Rakhine state killed 31 people with dozens wounded.
- The Myanmar junta is intensifying military offensives ahead of elections starting December 28.
- Rakhine state is largely controlled by the Arakan Army, an ethnic minority separatist group opposing the junta.
- The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis including hunger and malnutrition in Rakhine.
