Conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar
A spokesperson for Myanmar's military government denies accusations of a massacre in a village in Rakhine state, where there is ongoing conflict between pro-democracy guerrillas and the military rulers. The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed organization, accused the army of killing 76 people. The competing claims could not be verified independently due to tight restrictions on travel in the region.
Key Points
- Ongoing conflict between pro-democracy guerrillas and military rulers
- Accusations of massacre in Byine Phyu village
- Competing claims by the Arakan Army and the military council
Cons
- Accusations of mass killings
- Human rights violations
- Tight restrictions on verifying incidents