Asia-Pacific

Cyclone Mocha: Many Rohingya Muslims reported killed after storm hits Myanmar

Substantial damage reported in Rakkhine State with many areas inaccessible

A child walks near damaged houses and trees at Khaung Dote Khar Rohingya refugee camp in Sittwe, in Myanmar's Rakhine state, on May 15th, after Cyclone Mocha made a landfall. Photograph: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty
A child walks near damaged houses and trees at Khaung Dote Khar Rohingya refugee camp in Sittwe, in Myanmar's Rakhine state, on May 15th, after Cyclone Mocha made a landfall. Photograph: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty
Tue May 16 2023 - 07:08

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