Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills 165, Leaving Horrific Aftermath
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 165 in a village in the eastern Kayah state, killing at least 165 people and injuring hundreds more. The attack left a horrific aftermath, with screaming people and bodies everywhere.
At least 165 people were murdered after Myanmar's military junta attacked Kanbalu township in the central Sagaing area on Tuesday, according to Aung Myo Min, the human rights minister of the deposed shadow National Unity Government.
The Airstrike On A Village
The attack took place on a village in Kayah state, home to the Karenni ethnic minority, who have been fighting against the military regime.
Witnesses reported seeing two fighter jets fly overhead before bombs were dropped on the village.
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The airstrike left a trail of destruction, with homes and buildings reduced to rubble, and people left trapped under the debris.
The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while the bodies of those killed were lined up for identification.
Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, a junta spokesperson in Myanmar, confirmed the attack on Pazigyi Village and stated that civilian fatalities happened as a result of being forced to assist "terrorists."
The junta has labeled the NUG and opposition organizations in the nation known as the People's Defense Force as terrorists.
“„At 8 a.m…. NUG (National Unity Government) and PDF (People’s Defense Force) conducted an opening ceremony of the public administration office at Pazigyi village.
- Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, a junta spokesperson in Myanmar
“„We had launched the attack on them. We were informed that PDF were killed at that event under the attack. They are opposing our government.
- Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, a junta spokesperson in Myanmar
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Aftermath Of The Attack
The aftermath of the attack was nothing short of horrific. The sound of people screaming in pain and grief filled the air, while bodies lay scattered everywhere.
The village was left in ruins, with nothing but rubble and destruction as far as the eye could see.
Rescue workers and volunteers rushed to the scene to help those injured and recover the bodies of the deceased.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, but the medical facilities were overwhelmed, with doctors and nurses struggling to keep up with the number of patients.
The attack has left the Karenni people in shock and mourning. Many have lost loved ones and their homes, and are now left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives.
The international community has condemned the attack, calling for an end to the military junta's brutal crackdown on its citizens.
The Political Climate
Myanmar has been in a state of turmoil since the military seized power in a coup earlier this year. The military has been accused of numerous human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
The airstrike in Kayah state is just the latest in a series of attacks carried out by the military regime against its own people.
The junta has shown no signs of backing down, and has continued to crack down on pro-democracy activists and ethnic minorities.
The international community has called for an end to the violence and for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar. However, the military junta has ignored these calls and has instead continued its brutal crackdown on its citizens.
Final Words
The horrific aftermath of the Myanmar junta airstrike in Kayah state serves as a reminder of the ongoing violence and turmoil in the country.
The international community must continue to speak out against the military regime and demand an end to the violence and human rights abuses.
The people of Myanmar deserve to live in peace and democracy, and it is the responsibility of the international community to support them in their struggle.
The world cannot turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed by the military junta, and must work towards a peaceful and democratic future for Myanmar.