Escalating Conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State Forces Thousands of Rohingya to Flee to Bangladesh

Sep 4, 2024, 04:36 AM

The conflict between the military and ethnic rebels in Myanmar's southernmost township in Rakhine state has intensified, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis. More than 40,000 civilians have fled to the neighboring Ayeyarwady region. The Arakan Army, an ethnic Rakhine group, is carving out a proto-state on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border and is engaged in heavy fighting with regime forces, severely impacting civilians, including the Rohingya. In recent months, around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh to escape the violence. The United Nations has called for greater global support to address the immense humanitarian needs of the Rohingya, who have faced generations of discrimination and persecution.