Prominent Baptist pastor shot dead by unknown hitmen in Myanmar (Burma)
His death has intensified concerns in Kachin, a state already ravaged by violence since the 2021 coup by the military.
The Christian Post
A Baptist pastor has been killed in Myanmar’s Kachin state, marking a grim escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict. The 47-year-old pastor, associated with the Kachin Baptist Convention, was fatally shot in his computer shop by three unidentified assailants, according to a report.
Pastor Nammye Hkun Jaw Li from Mogaung township suffered gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen Monday, UCA News reported. His death has intensified concerns in Kachin, a state already ravaged by violence since the 2021 coup by the military, also known as the Tatmadaw.
Li wasn't only a religious leader but also a prominent figure in local anti-military protests and community initiatives against drug abuse. He was involved with the KBC and the anti-drug group Pat Jasan in Kachin.
The Buddhist nationalist military’s actions against Christian entities have been notably aggressive, with accusations of supporting insurgent groups. Myanmar is a Buddhist-majority country with a significant minority of Christians and other groups residing in the country.