16 Schools Temporarily Closed in Htantabin Township of Bago Region, Due to Terrorist Attacks Targeting Education

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09 June 2025

Terrorist groups are committing inhumane acts with the intent to disrupt the education system, which is dedicated to improving and advancing children’s learning. These acts include the destruction of school textbooks and stationery, the intimidation and abduction of education staff and students, targeted killings and the planting of explosive devices to destroy educational buildings.
 In this regard, due to repeated terrorist attacks targeting education sector, 16 schools across Htantabin Township, Bago Region were temporarily closed on 6 June 2025. The temporary closure of schools was to ensure the safety of students and teachers following a series of destructive acts by terrorist groups. The affected schools include, the Basic Education High School in Zee Phyu Thaung Village, the Sub-Basic Education High School in Gway Kone Village, the Basic Education Middle School in Ohn Pin Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Moe Ma Kha Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Tha Yat Pin Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Pyin Ma Pin Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Tha Pyay Kone Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Pawl Thar Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Gway Pin Yoe Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Nang Cho Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Doe Seint Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Sabar Kyi Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Byat Ka Lay Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Inn Yar Gyi Village, the Basic Education Post-Primary School in Padauk Kone Village and the Sub-Basic Education Middle School in Chaung Kan Village, it is reported.
Security personnel are currently implementing necessary measures to restore stability in the region and facilitate the reopening of schools, following repeated terrorist disruptions that have severely affected Myanmar’s education sector. These attacks on educational institutions have not only hindered student’s right to learning but also undermined the country’s progress in educational development, it is reported.

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