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Philippines Expresses Concern Over Myanmar Airstrike Casualties
Confirmed
In Short: The Philippines has voiced concern over the deaths and injuries caused by a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Ana Marie Hernando said the Philippines is closely monitoring the situation and expressed concern over the attacks that resulted in destruction, loss of lives, and injuries.
The Philippines also stated its readiness to facilitate discussions within ASEAN to assist Myanmar, emphasizing a solution that is 'Myanmar-owned and led.
Monday's airstrike near Kyauktaw in Rakhine state killed at least 50 people and wounded dozens more, making it the deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing.
Myanmar has been in a nationwide civil war since the 2021 coup, with various armed groups, including the Arakan Army, fighting against the military.
The Philippines' stance reflects a broader regional concern over the escalating violence in Myanmar.
Background
A Myanmar military airstrike near a market in western Rakhine state, home to the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority, killed at least 50 people and wounded 36 others on Monday, according to the Arakan Army and local aid workers.
What's confirmed
- Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Ana Marie Hernando said the Philippines is closely monitoring the situation and expressed concern over the attacks that resulted in destruction, loss of lives, and injuries.
- The Philippines also stated its readiness to facilitate discussions within ASEAN to assist Myanmar, emphasizing a solution that is 'Myanmar-owned and led.
- Monday's airstrike near Kyauktaw in Rakhine state killed at least 50 people and wounded dozens more, making it the deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing.
- Myanmar has been in a nationwide civil war since the 2021 coup, with various armed groups, including the Arakan Army, fighting against the military.
- The Philippines' stance reflects a broader regional concern over the escalating violence in Myanmar.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.