Many members of Myanmar’s Christian minority celebrated Christmas in fear this year due to the military’s threat of airstrikes, with worshippers seeking safety in a cave for Christmas Eve mass in Kayah state. The ongoing conflict since the 2021 military coup has led to heavy fighting in ethnic minority areas where Christians live, resulting in the destruction of religious buildings and attacks on civilians by junta forces. Despite the military’s calls for peace, anti-junta insurgents and residents remain wary, with Christmas celebrations subdued and church services kept brief to avoid potential bombings.
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