In Myanmar, 77 education workers killed, academic institutions bombed 560 times over past four years

Educational institutions (schools, etc.) have also been burned down 123 times, while education staff have been threatened 449 times.

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The National Security Council's press release team responded to a media inquiry regarding the number of schools damaged and education personnel affected and killed by the actions of PDFs from February 1, 2021 to the present. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELEVEN MEDIA

May 22, 2025

YANGON – The State Planning and Administrative Council Press Office reported that from February 1, 2021 to the end of April 2025, 77 education workers were killed, educational buildings were bombed 560 times, and burned 123 times.

The National Security Council’s press release team responded to a media inquiry regarding the number of schools damaged and education personnel affected and killed by the actions of PDFs from February 1, 2021 to the present.

As of the end of April 2025, educational institutions (schools, etc.) have been burned down 123 times, education staff have been threatened 449 times, and 77 education staff and teachers have been killed, according to the National Security Agency (NSA) press release.

The Ministry of Education has announced that primary schools will start accepting applications from May 22nd, and that the enrolment week for the 2025-2026 academic year will start from May 22nd and end on June 1st.

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