A strike on a monastery in Myanmar has killed fourteen people, the BBC reports, with a rescue worker saying the site was struck twice while civilians had gathered for a meditation retreat.
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Key facts
- Fourteen people were killed in the strike, according to the BBC.
- The strike hit a monastery in Myanmar.
- A rescue worker said the site was struck twice.
- Civilians had gathered at the site for a meditation retreat.
Fourteen people have been killed in a strike on a monastery in Myanmar, according to the BBC.
A rescue worker told the BBC that the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
The account from the rescue worker indicates that the monastery was hosting civilians at the time of the strike, with people present for the retreat when the site was hit.
The BBC’s report focuses on the death toll and the circumstances described by the rescue worker at the scene. Further details about those killed and the exact location were not provided in the available information.
Honest Abe News will update this article as more verified information becomes available.
Why it matters
The reported strike on a religious site where civilians had gathered raises serious concerns about the safety of non-combatants in Myanmar. Attacks that kill civilians at places of worship draw particular international scrutiny.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Myanmar monastery strike?
Fourteen people were killed, according to the BBC.
What were civilians doing at the site?
A rescue worker said civilians had gathered at the monastery for a meditation retreat.
Was the monastery hit more than once?
Yes. A rescue worker told the BBC the site had been struck twice.
Timeline
- Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
BBC World: A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.