A 2018 protest in Myanmar turned into a tragedy for the Rakhine people
A peaceful gathering in Myanmar's Rakhine State turned into a national tragedy in 2018, highlighting the deep-seated ethnic tensions and political fragility that continue to plague the region today.
In January 2018, a protest by ethnic Rakhine people in the town of Mrauk U ended in violence when police opened fire on the crowd. The demonstrators had gathered to mark the anniversary of the fall of the ancient Arakan Kingdom, but the event was banned by local authorities.
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