On 16 March, AA insurgents of terrorists intentionally opened fire on wards in Sittway Township of Rakhine State, and the artillery shells exploded in Set Yone Su 2, Konbaung ward. The explosion seriously injured one male and one female.
The AA insurgents of terrorists often launch drone attacks and shell attacks on wards, villages and public places in Sittway Township as follows:
- On 28 February, they attacked villages in Sittway Station;
- On 29 February, they attacked a market (locally known as “Korea Seik Kan” Market) near Myoma Market in Sittway Township;
- On 9 March, they attacked Kathae ward in Sittway Township;
- On 11 March, they attacked Par Da Late Village in Sittway Township near No (7) Basic Education High School in the village.
- On 13 March, they attacked Basic Education Post-Primary School in Shwepyitha Village of Sittway Township and on 16 March, they attacked wards in Sittway Township, 13 times in total.
Due to the attacks of AA, 18 people including a 12-year-old child were killed, and 47 people, including two matric examinees were injured. Moreover, schools, houses and departmental buildings were destroyed.
AA insurgents of terrorists are committing acts of terrorism such as intentional heavy weapons attack on villages and townships and other attacks on students who are learning and educational infrastructure. Their attacks on non-military targets of schools and wards seemed to break the Geneva Conventions and War Crimes and the local people find it totally unacceptable and strongly condemned their action, it is reported.
Source: GNLM (17-3-2024)
- AA insurgents of terrorists have launched a total of 13 attacks, targeting wards, villages and public places in Sttway Township.
- Due to the attacks of AA, 18 people including a 12-year-old child were killed, and 47 people, including two matric examinees were injured. Moreover, schools, houses and departmental buildings were destroyed.
- Their attacks on non-military targets of schools and wards seemed to break the Geneva Conventions and War Crimes and the local people find it totally unacceptable and strongly condemned their action.