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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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 […]
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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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The Arakan Army (AA), in addition to targeting Rohingya communities, has reportedly been forcibly recruiting members of the Khumi community into its ranks. The Khumi Media Group (KMG) reports that civilians in Paletwa Township, Chin State, are fleeing their villages after allegations surfaced that the AA had begun coercing locals into joining the armed group. […]
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