An airstrike struck near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state, a region controlled by rebel forces, killing dozens of people, according to multiple outlets.
Death toll figures varied by source. NBC News, the Associated Press and The Times of India reported at least 49 people killed, while Al Jazeera English and Reuters, citing a rebel group and an aid worker, reported at least 33 killed.
The Times of India identified the perpetrator as Myanmar's junta, describing the strike as part of the military's campaign in the rebel-controlled Rakhine region. Al Jazeera English similarly reported that Myanmar's military launched the air strike.
Rakhine state has been a site of ongoing conflict between Myanmar's military and rebel forces, according to the reporting.
How each side covered it
Left
- NBC News and the Associated Press reported at least 49 people killed in the airstrike.
- Al Jazeera English reported at least 33 killed and identified Myanmar's military as having launched the strike.
“Airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state kills 49 people” — Associated Press
Center
- The Times of India reported 49 killed and attributed the airstrike to Myanmar's junta in the rebel-controlled Rakhine region.
- Reuters reported at least 33 killed, citing a rebel group and an aid worker as sources.
“At least 33 people killed in western Myanmar airstrike, rebel group and aid worker say” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What happened in Myanmar's Rakhine state?
An airstrike struck near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state, killing dozens of people. Outlets reported death tolls ranging from at least 33 to at least 49.
Who carried out the airstrike?
The Times of India and Al Jazeera English reported that Myanmar's military, referred to as the junta, carried out the airstrike in the rebel-controlled Rakhine region.
Why do death toll figures differ?
Left-leaning outlets NBC News and the Associated Press, along with center outlet The Times of India, reported at least 49 killed, while Al Jazeera English and Reuters reported at least 33 killed, the latter citing a rebel group and an aid worker as sources.
What did left- and center-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the death toll and the market location of the strike, while center outlets additionally identified the junta as responsible and noted the rebel-controlled status of the region.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningAt least 33 killed after Myanmar military air strike hits market
- Associated PressLeft-leaningAirstrike near a market in Myanmar’s Rakhine state kills 49 people
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningAt least 49 dead after airstrike near market in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
- ReutersCenterAt least 33 people killed in western Myanmar airstrike, rebel group and aid worker say
- The Times of IndiaCenter49 killed in Myanmar as junta carries out airstrike in rebel-controlled Rakhine region