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A Massacre in Buthidaung: New report documents atrocities against Rohingya
On May 2, 2024, the village of Htan Shauk Khan (“Hoyya Siri”) in Buthidaung Township, northern Rakhine State, became the site of one of the most brutal massacres in recent Rohingya history. Hundreds of men, women, and children were killed. A new report now provides compelling evidence that the Arakan Army (AA), acting under direct orders, carried out mass executions, systematic sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions.
Based on nineteen in-depth interviews with survivors—including men who lost entire families and women who endured horrific sexual abuse—human rights lawyer and activist Razia Sultana delivers an unflinching account of these atrocities. Survivors describe being ordered from their homes, forced to sit in rows, and executed on command. Homes and mosques were set ablaze. Women were raped, murdered, or detained as sex slaves in military camps.
Key findings from the report include:
- Direct orders issued to massacre Rohingya civilians.
- Evidence of sexual slavery and widespread gender-based violence.
- Testimonies of children executed alongside their parents.
- Extortion and forced confiscation of documents from refugees fleeing to Bangladesh.
Despite the Arakan Army’s denials, the evidence demonstrates a systematic campaign against the Rohingya people. The report concludes with urgent calls for justice, accountability, and protection for communities still at risk.
This is more than a record of mass violence—it is a call to action. Policymakers, researchers, human rights defenders, and concerned citizens must recognize these crimes and press for accountability.
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