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A devastating drone attack has reportedly killed dozens of Rohingya refugees as they attempted to flee Myanmar. Eyewitnesses from the region, along with humanitarian organizations, have confirmed the incident, which took place near Myanmar’s border with Bangladesh.
According to sources on the ground, the refugees were part of a larger group trying to escape the ongoing violence and persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The group was reportedly moving through a remote area when they were targeted by a series of drone strikes. Witnesses describe scenes of chaos and horror, with many of the victims being women and children.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but initial reports suggest that at least 50 people were killed in the attack, with many others injured. The survivors have been left in dire conditions, struggling to find safety and medical assistance.
The Myanmar military, which has been accused of committing atrocities against the Rohingya, has not commented on the incident. However, previous reports have implicated the military in similar attacks aimed at preventing Rohingya from fleeing the country.
International human rights organizations have condemned the attack, calling for an immediate investigation and urging the international community to take stronger action to protect the Rohingya. The United Nations has been particularly vocal, with officials expressing deep concern over the use of drones to target civilians and calling for accountability.
The situation on the ground remains volatile, with thousands of Rohingya still attempting to cross into Bangladesh, where refugee camps are already overwhelmed. The international community continues to grapple with the ongoing crisis, as calls for intervention and humanitarian aid grow louder.