Category: International

Civilians in northern Rakhine State continue to face deadly risks as landmine explosions—allegedly planted by the Arakan Army (AA)—result in increasing casualties among local residents. The latest incident occurred on November 17 in Maungdaw Township, where a Muslim villager lost one of his legs after stepping on a hidden explosive device. The victim, U Abu […]

Myanmar’s military has committed brutal atrocities, including burning people alive inside their homes—not only ordinary civilians but also persons with disabilities—according to a statement by UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, Tom Andrews. Tom Andrews noted that global news outlets have largely focused on battles and other developments in Myanmar, while neglecting the fact that […]

It has been learned through local Rohingya sources that in Maungdaw Township and surrounding areas of Rakhine State, the AA (Arakan Army) has been strictly checking household registrations in a manner similar to the former Border Immigration Control System—known as the Nasaka system. On August 13, 2018, AA had abolished six discriminatory local orders which […]

The Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC) released a strongly worded statement on 10 November accusing the Arakan Army of a systemic campaign of abuse which led Rohingya refugees to flee in a boat which later capsized near the maritime border between Malaysia and Thailand. The text of the statement is as follows. The Arakan Rohingya […]

19 Rohingya prisoners who were allegedly conscripted by force into the military and later imprisoned on accusations of having links with the Myanmar junta have been transferred from Buthidaung Prison to Laimyo Prison. wsnews24 confirmed the transfer after speaking with local representatives and families of the detained Rohingya. It was reportedly planned that these Rohingya […]

Fortify Rights reveals how the AA forces Rohingya, Hindu, and other ethnic minorities into life-threatening work, with many detained, tortured and forced to work over months. Key Findings The AA is using forced labour of ethnic minorities — including Rohingya Muslims, Hindus, Chakma and others — in dangerous wartime conditions in Rakhine State. Survivors described […]

By Aman Ullah The Arakan Army (AA) has been designated as a terrorist group by Myanmar’s military government as of September 2024. In January 2019, Myanmar’s Anti-Terrorism Central Committee officially labeled the Arakan Army a terrorist organization under the country’s counter-terrorism law. The Anti-Terrorism Central Committee has issued this notification by exercising the authority mentioned […]

Two boats carrying over 300 Rohingya migrants from Myanmar have sunk in the waters near the Thailand–Malaysia maritime border over the past two days, raising fears of hundreds of casualties, according to officials from both countries. Two Separate Incidents in Two Days According to Malaysian and Thai authorities, one boat carrying around 230 people sank […]

The Arakan Army (AA) has been pressuring members of the Mro ethnic community in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, to relocate from their homes by November 15, citing “security reasons.” The authenticity of this information has been verified by WSNews24 after speaking with local residents. Local residents said the AA issued relocation orders to Buddhist Mro […]

In Rakhine State’s Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships, the Arakan Army (AA) is reportedly forcibly conscripting Rohingya youths, including minors, as part of its military service, according to local sources. The AA is reportedly going house to house and village to village, mobilizing individuals for military duties. While many Rohingya show little interest in participating, some […]