Myanmar military intensifies airstrikes on civilians in Rakhine State offensive

Source Summary

More than five years after seizing power, Myanmar's military junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State. The campaign has intensified airstrikes targeting civilians and has employed double-tap strikes, a tactic that strikes the same location twice to maximize casualties.

Why it matters

The escalation demonstrates the junta's willingness to target civilians in its military operations, raising serious humanitarian and international law concerns in an ongoing conflict.