Thousands of Rohingya Flee Myanmar For Bangladesh As Fresh Fighting Erupts Between Insurgents And Security Forces In Rakhine State

Reuters: Thousands of Rohingya flee for Bangladesh as fresh violence erupts in Myanmar

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh/YANGON (Reuters) - Thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar are trying to cross the border with Bangladesh, Bangladeshi security officials said on Saturday, as fresh fighting erupted in Myanmar’s northwestern Rakhine state.

The death toll from widespread attacks staged by Rohingya insurgents on Friday has climbed to 96, including nearly 80 insurgents and 12 members of the security forces, the government said, prompting it to evacuate staff and villagers from some areas.

The attacks marked a dramatic escalation of a conflict that has simmered since last October, when a similar offensive prompted a major military sweep beset by allegations of

serious human rights abuses.

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More News On Reports Of More Fighting In The Myanmar State Of Rakhine

Myanmar troops 'open fire on Rohingya villagers' -- DW
Myanmar troops open fire on civilians fleeing attacks -- Al Jazeera
Violence continues as toll rises to 89 in Rakhine -- Gulf Times/AFP
Myanmar crisis: Thousands of Rohingyas gather at Bangladesh border as fresh fighting erupts in Rakhine state -- India Today
Civilians in Myanmar Trapped After Rohingya Insurgents Ambush Police Posts -- VOA

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