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Drone and Artillery Attacks on Rohingya Civilians in Myanmar Leave Hundreds Dead

Eyewitnesses and survivors report deadly strikes by suspected Arakan Army forces on fleeing Rohingya, raising concerns of renewed ethnic violence.

  • At least 150 Rohingya civilians were killed in drone and artillery attacks while attempting to flee to Bangladesh.
  • Survivors and activists blame the Arakan Army for the attacks, though the group denies responsibility.
  • Doctors Without Borders has treated dozens of injured Rohingya who managed to cross into Bangladesh.
  • The violence is the deadliest against civilians in recent weeks amidst ongoing conflict between Myanmar's military and ethnic armed groups.
  • The Rohingya, who have faced persecution for generations, continue to suffer amidst the instability in Myanmar.
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