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Forced Military Conscription in Rakhine Sparks Hardships Across Ethnic Communities

January 5, 2026WSNews24Leave a Comment

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 […]

Chin Groups Reject Arakan Army Administration of Paletwa Township After District Upgrade

January 1, 2026WSNews24Leave a Comment

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 […]

Military Council Accuses Arakan Army of Using Drug Profits to Buy Weapons

December 30, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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 […]

Why The Myanmar government and many Rakhine Buddhists reject the term Rohingya

December 29, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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, […]

Arakan Army Escalates Threats Against Rohingya Amid Ongoing Persecution

December 29, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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. […]

Arakan Army Threat Grows Along the Border

December 28, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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, […]

Repatriation Only Sustainable Solution to Rohingya Crisis: Speakers

December 23, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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 […]

High Costs for Citizenship Cards for Muslim Residents in Rakhine State

December 23, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

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 […]

EU Allocates an Additional €29 Million for Humanitarian Assistance for Myanmar and Rohingya

December 21, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

The European Union (EU) has announced that it is allocating an additional €29 million to help address the humanitarian crises affecting Myanmar and the Rohingya, according to an EU statement. Of this funding, €12 million will primarily be used to provide food and nutrition assistance to communities in Myanmar that are suffering due to ongoing […]

World Court sets January hearings in Rohingya Muslims genocide case against Myanmar

December 21, 2025WSNews24Leave a Comment

The International Court of Justice will hear a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its minority Muslim group, the Rohingya, on January 12-29, the United Nations’ top court said on Friday. The proceedings are expected to set precedents that could affect South Africa’s case against Israel over the war in Gaza, as this […]

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