An air strike carried out by Myanmar’s army in Rakhine state has killed dozens of people, according to reports from the region.
The strike, which targeted an area of the coastal state, resulted in a high civilian death toll, though exact numbers have not been confirmed beyond the description of “dozens.”
The incident occurs amid ongoing fighting between the Myanmar military and various rebel groups operating in Rakhine, a conflict that has persisted for years and has drawn international concern.
Humanitarian agencies note that the violence has displaced nearly half a million people within the state, forcing many to seek shelter in overcrowded camps and makeshift settlements.
Rakhine, located on Myanmar’s western coast, has long been a flashpoint of ethnic and political tension, and the latest air strike underscores the fragile security situation that continues to affect civilians across the region.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
