Massacre in Myanmar: Army Airstrike Decimates Village, Leaving Dozens Dead

Naypyidaw - In a devastating escalation of Myanmar's internal conflict, a military airstrike on January 8, 2025, obliterated Kyauk Ni Maw village in Rakhine State, resulting in at least 40 civilian deaths and over 50 injuries.

A Village in Ruins

The assault, executed by Myanmar's junta forces, targeted the coastal village on Ramree Island, predominantly inhabited by Rohingya Muslims. Eyewitnesses report that the airstrike ignited massive fires, consuming approximately 600 homes and leaving the community in shambles.

Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

Rescue operations are underway, but efforts are hampered by limited medical supplies and the constant threat of further attacks. "We've been treating the injured since last night but don't dare to keep too many patients in the hospital for fear of another airstrike," stated a local aid worker.

Ethnic Tensions Intensify

The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed group seeking greater autonomy, controls large swathes of Rakhine State, including Kyauk Ni Maw. The AA condemned the attack as a "blatant war crime," emphasizing that no active fighting was occurring in the village at the time.

International Outcry

This incident has drawn global condemnation, with human rights organizations calling for immediate intervention. The military junta, which seized power in a coup in February 2021, has increasingly relied on airstrikes against both pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority groups, leading to widespread civilian casualties.