Myanmar civil war fuels Rohingya crisis, Al Jazeera reports

Al Jazeera has released a detailed report documenting widespread atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority amid Myanmar’s ongoing civil war. The investigation, based on satellite imagery, eyewitness testimony and medical examinations, describes systematic killings, sexual violence, arson and forced displacement carried out by Myanmar security forces and allied militias in Rakhine State since the conflict intensified in 2021.

The report places the violence within the broader context of the nation’s political turmoil following the February 2021 military coup, which reignited armed resistance and prompted a harsh crackdown on dissenting groups. International human‑rights organizations have called for independent investigations, while the United Nations has urged the Myanmar junta to grant unhindered access to aid and investigators. Al Jazeera’s findings add to mounting evidence of possible violations of international humanitarian law, reinforcing calls for accountability and heightened diplomatic pressure on the military regime.