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Images: Chapter 3. The First Days of Mass Violence, 25–29 August 2017

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Chapter 3. The First Days of Mass Violence, 25–29 August 2017
Rohingya villages were attacked and burned across northern Arakan during the opening days of Myanmar's military campaign, beginning on 25 August 2017. The destruction spread through Maungdaw, Buthidaung and Rathedaung townships, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes.
Satellite imagery showing extensive destruction of Rohingya homes in Chein Kar Li, Rathedaung Township, following the August 2017 attacks. Source: Human Rights Watch / DigitalGlobe.
Satellite imagery showing extensive destruction of Rohingya homes in Chein Kar Li, Rathedaung Township, following the August 2017 attacks. Source: Human Rights Watch / DigitalGlobe.
Satellite fire-detection map identifying burning locations across northern Arakan between 25 and 28 August 2017. Source: Human Rights Watch.
Satellite fire-detection map identifying burning locations across northern Arakan between 25 and 28 August 2017. Source: Human Rights Watch.
Satellite imagery documenting destruction in Maung Nu and neighbouring Rohingya settlements in Buthidaung Township after the August 2017 military operations. Source: Human Rights Watch.
Satellite imagery documenting destruction in Maung Nu and neighbouring Rohingya settlements in Buthidaung Township after the August 2017 military operations. Source: Human Rights Watch.
Satellite imagery showing fire damage in Chut Pyin, Rathedaung Township, following the reported attack of 27 August 2017. Source: Amnesty International.
Satellite imagery showing fire damage in Chut Pyin, Rathedaung Township, following the reported attack of 27 August 2017. Source: Amnesty International.
Map showing Rohingya villages damaged or destroyed across Maungdaw, Buthidaung and Rathedaung during the wider 2017 campaign. This map covers a longer period than 25–29 August. Source: Human Rights Watch.
Map showing Rohingya villages damaged or destroyed across Maungdaw, Buthidaung and Rathedaung during the wider 2017 campaign. This map covers a longer period than 25–29 August. Source: Human Rights Watch.