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Rakhine state: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Rakhine state, Myanmar. Country-wide report: Myanmar, February 2026.
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Rakhine state, Myanmar, with 40 estimated deaths. That is +150% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 39 to 40.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 40.
The most active pairing was Government of Myanmar (Burma) - ULA with 10 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Sittwe district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 19 civilian, 5 sources | 19 18–19 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Sittwe district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Mrauk-U district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 4 civilian, 3 sources | 4 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Mrauk-U district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 2 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Kyaukpyu district Rakhine state | Government of Myanmar vs ULA State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar | 10 | 40 |
| ULA | 10 | 40 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.