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strikeOct 13, 2026

Myanmar Military Steps Up Airstrikes in Rakhine as Ground Offensive Stalls

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Crisis Group expert Thomas Kean examines why the Myanmar military’s faltering counteroffensive and escalating air attacks have further dimmed prospects for a ceasefire in Rakhine State.

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