In Brief
- Myanmar junta airstrikes in Rakhine kill 49.
- Attack targets rebel-controlled areas amid ongoing conflict.
- Violence exacerbates humanitarian situation in Rakhine State.
- International calls for ceasefire and dialogue continue.
Myanmar's military junta conducted airstrikes in the rebel-held parts of the Rakhine region, resulting in 49 deaths and around 58 injured. The strikes targeted areas controlled by ethnic armed groups opposing the military government on 28 September, 2026.
The violence in Rakhine State, a region long affected by armed conflict, has intensified following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. The local clashes between junta forces and ethnic rebels persist amid a fragile ceasefire and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Authorities have condemned the attacks, highlighting risks to civilians and calling for restraint. Meanwhile, international actors have reiterated demands for a ceasefire and peaceful dialogue between conflicting parties to restore stability in the region. The airstrikes underline the deepening challenges Myanmar faces in resolving ethnic conflicts and protecting vulnerable populations amidst political turmoil.
