Monastery on the Battlefield The image of monks in saffron robes is one that evokes tranquility and contemplation.
On August 21st, however, a brutal reality unfolded at a monastery in Sagaing region, Myanmar, where an air strike by the military killed 14 civilians – mostly elderly men and women – who had gathered for Buddhist Lent.
The attack was intentionally targeted, according to rebel witnesses, leaving little doubt about the military's intentions.