A Rohingya Child Dies Following Military Junta Airstrike in Buthidaung Township
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Arakan Now | 2 July 2026
A military junta airstrike targeted Wa Shi La village in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State, at around 10:30 a.m. on 1 July, according to local residents.
A resident told Arakan Now on 1 July that several Rohingya civilians were injured in the attack, including a child who was seriously wounded and lost a leg. Others also sustained injuries.
On 2 July, the resident confirmed that the child, Sawdul Amin, approximately 12 years old and the son of Mohamed Basir from Wa Shi La village, died while receiving medical treatment.
The resident added that another victim remains in critical condition, while several others sustained injuries.
Local residents said they are living in fear and despair, adding that there is no safety for Rohingya communities in their villages amid ongoing attacks.
