Myanmar: Analysing the attack that killed dozens of Rohingya 1km from the Bangladesh border

Activists working on behalf of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority say "hundreds" of refugees were killed on August 5 when they were bombed while trying to cross the river marking the border with Bangladesh. Many of the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state had sought refuge in Maungdaw, a town on the river. The town, still in the hands of the Myanmar government, has become a death trap for civilians as rebels lay siege. Our team analysed images of the massacre and spoke to a survivor. While the origin of the strike is still unknown, we were able to determine that dozens were indeed killed, including seven siblings from the same family.

Aug 23, 2024 - 09:18

Myanmar: Analysing the attack that killed dozens of Rohingya 1km from the Bangladesh border

Activists working on behalf of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority say "hundreds" of refugees were killed on August 5 when they were bombed while trying to cross the river marking the border with Bangladesh. Many of the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state had sought refuge in Maungdaw, a town on the river. The town, still in the hands of the Myanmar government, has become a death trap for civilians as rebels lay siege. Our team analysed images of the massacre and spoke to a survivor. While the origin of the strike is still unknown, we were able to determine that dozens were indeed killed, including seven siblings from the same family.