International condemnation mounts over deadly airstrike on school in Sagaing Region

The international community has condemned the May 12 attack on a school that killed at least 20 children under age 18, and two teachers, in Ohteintwin village of Depayin Township,

Sagaing Region. Depayin is located 40 miles (64 km) north of the Sagaing Region capital Monywa.

“Even in times of armed conflict, schools must be protected,” said Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. 

The Myanmar military, which seized power after the 2021 coup, has denied responsibility for the attack. It claims that it does not attack “non-military targets.”