June 21, 2024

The Mandalay Sangha Organization has issued a statement condemning the repeated deceit and cover-ups by the military junta regarding its war crimes. This denunciation follows the killing of Venerable Bhaddanta Muninda Bhivamsa, a revered monk from Win Nimmita Monastery in Bago, by military personnel on the Nganzoon-Myotha Road.

The statement highlights that the military’s actions, aimed at misleading the public and concealing their war crimes, are a continued effort to evade accountability. The organization emphasized that the killing of the respected monk by the military is a shocking act that has deeply affected the Buddhist community and the nation at large.

Venerable Bhaddanta Muninda Bhivamsa’s death is described as a significant loss to both the Buddhist community and the nation. He was an influential figure who served as a guiding leader for monks across Myanmar. The Mandalay Sangha Organization expressed its strong condemnation of the junta’s actions and mourned the loss of the revered monk.

The statement further denounces the military junta for committing inhumane acts, including genocide and war crimes, against innocent monks and civilians across the country. The Mandalay Sangha Organization called for justice and accountability for these atrocities, urging the international community to take swift and decisive action against the junta’s ongoing crimes.

This condemnation reflects the growing outrage and discontent among religious and civilian communities towards the military junta’s continued human rights abuses and attempts to obscure the truth. The Mandalay Sangha Organization’s strong stance highlights the urgent need for international intervention to address the grave situation in Myanmar.