Myanmar junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike
Summary
Myanmar's military junta denies killing civilians in an air strike on Mrauk-U general hospital in Rakhine state, which left over 30 dead. The United Nations has called for an investigation into the incident as a potential war crime.
Key Points
- Myanmar's military junta denies killing civilians in an air strike on Mrauk-U general hospital.
- The hospital air strike resulted in over 30 deaths and severe damage to hospital infrastructure.
- The United Nations demanded an investigation, labeling the attack a potential war crime.
- Rakhine state is controlled by the Arakan Army, an ethnic minority separatist group, and conflict has escalated since the 2021 coup.
