On January 4, 2026, the Arakan Army (AA) arrested three Rohingya individuals, including one woman, in Gutapyin Village, Buthidaung Township, on allegations of providing food supplies to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and engaging in illegal phone communications. The detainees were identified as Daw Arjida (32), U Royas (35), and Maung Ahmad Riyas (15), […]
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Residents of Kintaung Village in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State, report that the Arakan Army (AA) has seized more than 120 acres of farmland and nearly 12 acres of cemetery land. According to villagers, the land confiscations began in April 2025 and have continued up to the present. The seized areas include paddy fields traditionally cultivated […]
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In Rakhine State, including Maungdaw and Buthidaung, the Arakan Army (AA) is reportedly forcibly recruiting individuals from various ethnic communities, including Rohingya, into military service. Local residents say these forced conscriptions are creating serious challenges for families, affecting their livelihoods, security, and social well-being. Under the National Defense Emergency Provisions (NDEP) issued by the AA […]
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Paletwa, Chin State — Multiple Chin organizations have strongly opposed the Arakan Army’s (AA) recent decision to upgrade Paletwa Township in southern Chin State to district status under its administration. The opposition comes after AA spokesperson Khaing Thukha announced during the 10th press conference of the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government on 11 August that Paletwa […]
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The ruling military council has accused the Arakan Army (AA) of using 70 percent of its profits from the drug trade to purchase weapons, according to Lieutenant General Tun Tun Naung, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs. Lt. Gen. Tun Tun Naung made the remarks during a counter-terrorism central meeting held on December 29 at the […]
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BY Aman Ullah The Myanmar government and many Rakhine Buddhists reject the term Rohingya because they see it as a claim to indigenous status in Rakhine State, which they deny. Instead, they label the group as “Bengalis,” implying they are migrants from Bangladesh, and fear that recognizing the name Rohingya would legitimize demands for citizenship, […]
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Arakan Muslims (Rohingya), long persecuted by Myanmar’s military, are now facing new threats from the Arakan Army (AA), a Buddhist ethnic insurgent group from Rakhine State. Human rights expert Lwin highlighted that the Rohingya population remains under extreme threat, urging the international community to establish a safe zone to protect vulnerable civilians from escalating violence. […]
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The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed group operating primarily in Rakhine State, has significantly expanded its influence along Myanmar’s borders in recent months, raising concerns about regional security and cross-border stability. Analysts note that the group has not only consolidated control over several towns in Rakhine but has also extended operations into neighboring areas, […]
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An international conference held in Dhaka today underscored the urgency of pursuing sustainable, rights-based, and politically informed solutions to the protracted Rohingya crisis, with speakers stressing that repatriation to Myanmar remains the only viable long-term option. Speaking at the inaugural session, Abu Saleh Mohammed Obaidullah, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (Joint Secretary) at the […]
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Muslim residents in Rakhine State have reported that the costs associated with applying for citizenship cards and supporting documentation are steadily increasing due to widespread demands for illegal payments by authorities. These rising expenses are creating severe obstacles for families who already face discrimination and economic hardship. Participants from the Sittwe local community told the […]
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