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Myanmar airstrike near Rakhine market kills dozens of civilians

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An airstrike hit a market in rebel-held territory in Myanmar's Rakhine state, killing civilians. The Associated Press reported 49 dead, the New York Times cited at least 50, while a rebel group and an aid worker told Reuters at least 33 were killed. The attack is among the deadliest reported on civilians in the region in months.

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