Rakhine state
31 Killed in Military Air Strike on Hospital in Myanmar: Escalating Violence Ahead of Controversial Elections
Dec 11, 2025 11:34 pm CST
A devastating military air strike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 31 people including an infant, highlighting the escalating violence as the ruling junta prepares for contested December elections. The attack on Mrauk-U general hospital comes amid ongoing conflict with the Arakan Army rebels who control most of the region, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Tragedy at Sea: 7 Dead, 13 Rescued as Myanmar Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Malaysian Waters
Nov 10, 2025 01:36 am CST
Malaysian authorities have recovered seven bodies and rescued 13 survivors after a vessel carrying approximately 300 Myanmar migrants capsized near Malaysia. The boat, which departed from Myanmar's Rakhine state, is believed to have split passengers into three smaller vessels, with one sinking near Thailand's Tarutao Island. The UNHCR reports that around 5,200 Rohingya refugees have undertaken dangerous sea journeys this year, with nearly 600 reported missing or dead.