Rohingya Civilians Killings in Myanmar
- At least 150 Rohingya civilians may have been killed in a recent artillery and drone attack in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
- The attack is attributed to the Arakan Army, a key opponent of the military regime in Myanmar.
- This incident highlights the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis faced by the Rohingya minority in the region.
— A devastating attack in Myanmar's Rakhine state has reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 150 Rohingya civilians, raising concerns about the involvement of the Arakan Army, a key player in the resistance against military rule. Survivors of the assault, which included artillery and drone strikes, suspect the Arakan Army was responsible for targeting Rohingya individuals attempting to flee violence in Maungdaw by crossing the Naf River into Bangladesh. The Arakan Army has denied these allegations, asserting that they do not engage in attacks against civilians. International medical organization Doctors Without Borders has reported a surge in violence-related injuries among Rohingya refugees crossing into Bangladesh, indicating a dire humanitarian situation. The Arakan Army has been actively trying to seize control of Maungdaw, and while they have achieved significant military victories, accusations of civilian abuses complicate their image. Witnesses have described the chaos during the attack, with one survivor recounting the sight of drones and the aftermath of bodies and injured individuals. Survivors have expressed their belief that the Arakan Army was behind the attacks, noting that the strikes originated from the direction of the group's encampment. The military government has also pointed fingers at the Arakan Army, despite its own history of violence against Rohingya civilians. The situation is further complicated by reports of the military forcibly drafting Rohingya individuals and armed groups abducting them from refugee camps to bolster their ranks.