A Catholic church in Kayah state has sustained significant damage in an airstrike by Myanmar’s military. The ceiling and windows of the Our Lady of Fatima Church in Saun Du La village in Demoso township were severely damaged, said church sources. Myanmar’s military junta has continued targeting churches and civilians in Christian strongholds like Kayah Read more
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Military bombs Myanmar Catholic Church – civilians killed
Monday, June 14th, 2021
Four civilians were killed in a night attack by the Myanmar military on a Catholic Church in the eastern part of the troubled country. Myanmar’s leading Catholic Church figure has vehemently condemned the military shelling saying the country’s “great humanitarian tragedy needs to stop.” “It is with immense pain that we express our concern over Read more
Myanmar: Four killed by army in attack on Catholic church
Thursday, May 27th, 2021Four civilians were killed, and eight more were injured in an attack by the Myanmar army on a Catholic church in Kayan Thar Yar village in Kayah (Karenni) State. The incident on 24 May marked the latest in a series of attacks on Christians and churches which have taken place amid a wider crackdown on Read more