Three witnesses claimed the Arakan Army was responsible for an attack near the coastal town of Maungdaw, where piles of bodies were seen. The death toll remains unverified. Videos on social media showed the aftermath, with survivors recounting the horrors they witnessed.
Amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees faced more tragedy, with boats sinking in the Naf River and violence-related injuries reported. UN agencies are struggling to confirm the exact circumstances.
Fleeing Persecution
The Rohingya continue to face persecution in Myanmar, leading to a mass exodus. The Arakan Army’s actions in Rakhine have heightened tensions, resulting in further displacement.