Increase in Destructive School Attacks in Myanmar

Intensified fighting in Myanmar's civil war has led to a surge in destructive attacks on schools, impacting millions of children's education and overall well-being. Myanmar Witness reported 174 attacks on schools and universities since the military takeover in 2021, with other groups indicating even higher numbers. The conflict has resulted in widespread nonviolent demonstrations being quashed with lethal force, pushing many to take up arms, plunging the nation into turmoil. The dire situation threatens to shape the next generation with factionalism and war instead of hope and reason, as student enrollment has plummeted, leaving millions out of school.