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Rakhine State

Coverage of Rakhine State in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 09:41 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 05:53 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 7 · 05:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees

    Landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, as makeshift shelters collapsed in multiple locations. Officials reported relocating over 1,000 people from high-risk areas, with forecasts indicating continued rain. The UNHCR noted 36 refugee deaths in similar incidents between 2021 and 2026.

  • SECURITYMay 28 · 07:06 UTCTHE DIPLOMAT
    What Happened at Htan Shauk Khan in Myanmar’s Rakhine State on May 2, 2024?

    The Arakan Army was accused of killing civilians in Htan Shauk Khan, Myanmar's Rakhine State on May 2, 2024. However, residents attribute the deaths to air strikes and shelling.

  • WORLDMay 27 · 09:41 UTCBELLINGCAT
    The ‘Lost’ Villages of Myanmar’s Rakhine

    Human Rights Watch and Bellingcat report a 2024 massacre in Myanmar's Rakhine State by the Arakan Army (AA), resulting in at least 170 Rohingya deaths and widespread village destruction. Clashes between the AA and Myanmar's military junta led to 40 burned villages in Buthidaung Township, with both sides committing civilian abuses. Evidence of civilian harm remains difficult to obtain due to military control.