According to reports confirmed by wsnews24.com after speaking with local residents, authorities of the Arakan Army (AA) in Maungdaw District convened meetings with Rohingya community leaders on October 6 to discuss orders requiring participation in military service.
During these meetings, the AA reportedly pressured Rohingya community leaders to provide 50 unmarried women from Maungdaw Township and another 50 from Buthidaung Township to serve in the AA’s military forces.
Locals said the demand mirrors the forced conscription practices of Myanmar’s junta and constitutes a violation of human rights. As a result, fear and anxiety among Rohingya communities have significantly increased.
Although the ULA/AA has not issued any official statement regarding the matter, some residents said it is impossible to defy the orders of those holding weapons and authority. They have appealed to the international community to intervene and stop such acts by the AA.
The purpose behind recruiting Rohingya women for military use remains unclear, but locals stressed that it represents a serious human rights violation. They are calling on global organizations to take action to ensure the safety and protection of the Rohingya population.
