Myanmar Military’s Airstrike on Hospital Exposes Brutal Recklessness Behind Conflict

In a tragic yet predictable escalation, Myanmar’s military has admitted to striking a hospital in Rakhine state—an attack that killed over 30 people, including innocent patients, medical workers, and children. This brutal act underscores the dangerous consequences when authoritarian forces prioritize power retention over protecting civilians.The military claims the hospital was used by opposition groups such as the Arakan Army and People’s Defense Force, framing its bombing as a "necessary security measure." Yet credible reports from local rescuers and international organizations paint a starkly different picture: this was a direct assault on civilian infrastructure in areas already devastated by conflict.How...