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Myanmar junta chief apologises after security forces shoot dead prominent Buddhist abbot
21 Sept 03:58 Key points summarised by AI
- Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, issued a rare apology for the killing of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa, a 78-year-old prominent Buddhist abbot and vocal opponent of the 2021 coup.
- The abbot was shot dead on June 19 by security forces in Mandalay after his car allegedly failed to stop at a checkpoint, an incident the military initially blamed on anti-coup opponents.
- The apology came after a senior monk at the scene publicly accused security forces, leading to widespread social media attention and the junta's promise of an investigation and appropriate action.
- This event underscores the tension between the military, which often claims to protect Buddhist identity, and the clergy, who have historically played a significant role in political protests within Myanmar.
