Arakan Army Issues Letter of Gratitude Following International Condemnation of Deadly Airstrike on Mrauk-U Hospital

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Global Arakan Network December 15, 2025

The United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA), released a formal letter of gratitude on December 14, expressing profound thanks to international bodies, governments, and organizations for condemning Myanmar's military junta over a devastating airstrike on a civilian hospital.

The attack occurred on December 10—International Human Rights Day—when junta fighter jets dropped bombs on the People's General Hospital in Mrauk-U township, an area under AA control since early 2024. The strike killed at least 33 civilians, including patients, caregivers, medical staff, and children, while injuring around 77-80 others. The hospital, a vital facility serving up to 300 patients, was severely damaged, with wards, operating theaters, and staff quarters destroyed.

In the letter, the ULA described the airstrike as a "blatant crime against humanity" and a "grave violation of the laws of war" by the "fascist terrorist Military Council." It highlighted the profound grief felt by the people of Arakan (Rakhine) State and emphasized solidarity in remembering the victims.

The group extended special appreciation to:

• Neighboring Bangladesh and ASEAN bodies

• United Nations agencies, including the Secretary-General

• The European Union, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Global Affairs Canada

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the National Unity Government (NUG), Spring Revolution forces, health organizations, and Muslim community groups in Arakan

• Other diplomatic missions and advocates for justice worldwide

These entities issued strong statements of sorrow and condemnation, reaffirming commitments to civilian protection. The ULA noted that such support provides "immense strength" and "moral encouragement" amid ongoing oppression.

The letter also appealed for continued international cooperation to secure justice for victims and urgent aid, including hospital equipment and medicines, to rebuild healthcare services in the region.

The junta later acknowledged the airstrike but claimed the hospital was used as a base by AA and other opposition groups—a assertion rejected by witnesses, aid workers, and the AA, who insist it was a purely civilian facility. Attacks on medical facilities are prohibited under international humanitarian law.

The incident has drawn widespread outrage, with organizations like Amnesty International calling it evidence of the military's "vicious disregard for the right to life," amid escalating airstrikes in Myanmar's civil war.

The Arakan Army continues to control most of Rakhine State, where fighting with the junta has intensified despite past ceasefires. The ULA vowed to work with the global community to achieve justice and freedom for Myanmar's people.