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