Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports

Myanmar's military junta bombed a Buddhist monastery in the Sagaing region, killing at least 14 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred on Friday during a religious retreat attended by more than 100 people, according to local residents cited by Al Jazeera. The Sagaing region has been a stronghold of civilian resistance against the military government that seized power in 2021.

The bombing targeted the Kan Latt monastery, where monks and civilians had gathered for a religious ceremony. Details about the number of casualties and the extent of the damage are still emerging, but initial reports indicate a significant loss of life. The military has not yet commented on the incident.

This attack underscores the ongoing violence and repression in Myanmar, particularly in areas where opposition to the junta remains active. Civilian areas and religious sites have increasingly become targets as the military struggles to regain control.

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More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat.