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Deadly Myanmar Airstrikes Spark War Crimes Outcry

3/1/2026

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  • Myanmar's military (the Tatmadaw) conducted airstrikes in Magway, killing more than 25 people and injuring 20 at a trading junction.
  • In a separate incident, an airstrike on a market in Ponnagyun Township killed at least 18, mostly women and children.
  • Human rights organizations condemned the attacks, alleging they may constitute war crimes.
  • The military has intensified air operations against armed groups, worsening the humanitarian crisis in Rakhine State since 2023.