Rohingyas struggle as farming and fishing restricted by Arakan militias

Fishermen in Arakan state, western Myanmar in January 2022 (Image: Internet)

Arakan news Agency | Exclusive Rohingya residents in Buthidaung towns say they face severe hardship as Arakan Buddhist militias (Arakan Army) impose strict control over farming and fishing, leaving families with little means to survive. Villagers in Hpon Nyo Leik, Kin Taung, and nearby villages are allowed to plant crops only under strict conditions as […]

Arakan militias impose extra schooling fees on students in Arakan

Students inside one of the schools in Maungdaw city in Arakan state, western Myanmar (Image: social media)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Arakan Militias have imposed high schooling, especially on Rohingya, in more towns in Maungdaw and Buthidaung in Arakan state, western Myanmar, where the militias control vast areas of it. Locals told Arakan News Agency ANA, on Tuesday, that militias imposed high monthly fees on students in the recently opened schools […]

Arakan militias impose expensive schooling fees on Rohingya students only

The entrance to Buthidaung town in Arakan state as seen in an undated file photo. (Photo: RFA)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive  Arakan Buddhist militia (Arakan Army) controlling Arakan state, western Myanmar, have imposed expensive schooling fees solely on Rohingya students in Buthidaung township, while Rakhine Buddhist students learn free of charge. Local resident told Arakan News Agency that according to decisions of Arakan militias, Rohingya families are required to pay 10,000 […]

A first, a Rohingya-language movie tells the story of the persecuted minority

A still photo from Lost Land movie

Arakan News Agency A Japanese director called Aki Fujimoto produced the first Rohingya-language movie, movie called “Lost Land”, that tells the story of the persecuted minority of Rohingya. The Japan-France-Malaysia-Germany collaboration is the first-ever Rohingya-language film, acted entirely by Rohingya. Screen Daily, on Tuesday, reported that the movie sets world sales with China-based sales agent […]

Rohingya leadership in Bangladesh elected

Rohingya taking part in elections in Bangladesh (Image: ANA)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Five Rohingya representatives were chosen after elections were held inside refugee camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar on Saturday. The elected people are 4 men and one woman from Maungdaw and Buthidaung cities in Arakan state, western Myanmar and are expected to lead the civil society and represent Rohingya internally and […]

Public criticism of corruption and mismanagement by ruling Arakan militia

Traffic flow in Arakan state, western Myanmar (Image: Social Media)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive  Many resident in Arakan state in western Myanmar have complained of spread of corruption, bribery and favoritism under the rule of Arakan Buddhist militias (Arakan Army) which controls most of the state. A Rakhine resident told Arakan News Agency that bribery and favoritism are the most common in all areas […]

Again, Arakan Buddhist militia tries to disavow Rohingya massacre in Buthidaung

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive The Arakan Buddhist militia (Arakan Army) is trying again to disavow responsibility about killing 600 Rohingya people in the city of “Buthidaung” after it tried earlier to blame other parties for the Buthidaung massacre. The militia spokesperson “U Khaing Tho Kha” presented a new scenario of events to deny the […]

Arakan Humanitarian Organization advances Rohingya cause in Arabic Book Fair in Istanbul

The booth of Arakan Humanitarian Association in the book fair (Image: ANA)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive  On Saturday, the Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair launched its tenth edition, with the participation of the Arakan Humanitarian Association, which is concerned with the issue of the Rohingya Muslim minority. More than 300 publishing houses from nearly 20 countries, along with a number of universities, schools, and cultural institutions […]

Arakan Army’s arbitrary detention of Rohingya intellectuals undermines community

A view of Mundgaw clock tower after AA controlled the city (Image: Mohammed Junaid)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Persecutions by Arakan Army (a separatist group) against the Rohingya in Arakan state, western Myanmar, are no longer limited to confiscating their property and expelling them from their homes but also include persistent attempts to undermine their identity and community by targeting their teachers and community leaders. An almost full […]

Promises and threats for Rohingya by Arakan Army in Maungdaw

A number of Arakan Army soldiers in Maungdaw city in Arakan, western Myanmar (Image: Social Media)

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Leaders of the separatist Arakan Army (AA), which controls Arakan state, held a meeting with Rohingya residents in Maungdaw on Monday, in which it called on them to support and work with AA to achieve prosperity for Arakan, while threatening who support or join opposing armed groups. An Arakan News […]