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June 26, 2024

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NUG Ministry of Defence Condemns Military Council for Killing Prominent Monk

On June 20, the Ministry of Defence of the National Unity Government (NUG) issued a statement strongly condemning the terrorist Military Council for the killing of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa, the abbot of Win Neinmitayon Monastery in the Bago Region and a retired member of the State Sangha Nayaka Committee.

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa was shot and killed by military forces on June 19 while traveling on the Ngazun-Myotha road. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gunikabhivamsa, a retired member of SSMNC Kanthonhsint Buddhism Learning Center who was in the same car, reported that military forces attacked their vehicle, resulting in the death of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa.

The Ministry of Defence expressed deep sorrow and strongly condemned the unscrupulous behavior of the Military Council. The statement highlighted the military’s blatant commission of a terrorist war crime, its refusal to admit the truth, and its spreading of lies to the country and people while passing the blame to unrelated parties. The Ministry of Defence emphasized the seriousness of this act, calling for accountability and justice for the monk’s untimely death.

Link to original article: https://go.nugmyanmar.org/896a4b28

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