Myanmar Military Releases Video of Rohingya in Sittwe Amid ICJ Hearings
Arakan News Agency The Myanmar Armed Forces has released a video filmed in Sittwe, the capital of Arakan State, showing Rohingya men and women denying allegations of genocide and other serious abuses by the military, a move that has drawn criticism from human rights observers. According to Arakan Now, the footage shows Rohingya individuals claiming […]
Bangladesh: One Killed in Clash Between Armed Gangs Inside Rohingya Camp in Teknaf
Arakan News Agency One man was killed early on Wednesday during an armed clash between rival groups inside a Rohingya refugee camp in Teknaf, southeastern Bangladesh, according to local authorities. The incident occurred inside the Nayapara Rohingya camp under Hnila Union, where the victim was found with gunshot wounds near the bKash junction area inside the […]
Canada: High Commissioner Meets Rohingya Witnesses Ahead of ICJ Testimonies
Arakan News Agency Canada’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ajit Singh, has met with three representatives of the Rohingya community who are preparing to testify before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a case concerning allegations of genocide committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar. In a statement issued on Monday, the Canadian High Commission said […]
Arakan: Calls for Accountability Over Those Involved in Selling Rohingya Properties Under Militia Authority
Arakan News Agency Local residents in Myo-U Ward of Maungdaw town, Arakan State, have called for legal action against administrators appointed by Arakan militias (Buddhist separatist), accusing them of selling the properties of war-displaced Rohingya families and extorting money from local residents under various pretexts. According to local sources, the allegations involve Amir Sabar, appointed […]
Bangladeshi Child Killed by Cross-Border Stray Gunfire from Clashes Inside Myanmar
Arakan News Agency A Bangladeshi child was killed and several others were injured on Sunday morning after stray bullets fired during armed clashes inside Myanmar crossed the border into Bangladesh’s Teknaf area in Cox’s Bazar, according to Bangladeshi security sources. Local media quoted Khokon Chandra Rudra, officer-in-charge of the Whykong Police Outpost, as saying the […]
Serious Stabbing Incident at Rohingya Refugee Centre Following Security Withdrawal in Cox’s Bazar
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive A serious security incident was reported at the Kutupalong Transit Centre near the TV Tower in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, following the withdrawal of security guards and the announcement of the centre’s closure, according to local sources. A site representative told Arakan News Agency that the incident occurred late on the […]
Arakan Militias Collect Data on Rohingya and Empty Homes in Northern State Amid Rising Fears
Arakan Agency | Exclusive Arakan militias (Buddhist separatists) have ordered local authorities in Maungdaw and Buthidaung to gather detailed information on Rohingya residents who crossed into Bangladesh for medical treatment, as well as on houses left locked or vacant after families fled ongoing fighting. Rohingya residents told “Arakan News Agency” that local administrators said they […]
Fire Breaks Out at Child and Adolescent Support Center in Rohingya Camp in Cox’s Bazar
Arakan News Agency A sudden fire broke out at around 12:59 a.m. on Tuesday in Camp-19, Block C-7, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, causing damage to the Multiple Purpose Child and Adolescent Center (MPCAC) operated by Save the Children. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Local residents said the flames spread rapidly […]
Landmine Injuries Surge Along Myanmar–Bangladesh Border, Civilians Face Growing Risks
Arakan News Agency Landmine-related injuries are rising at an alarming rate along the Myanmar–Bangladesh border, as ongoing armed conflict and remnants of war continue to pose daily threats to civilians, particularly villagers living near the frontier. Media reports indicate that many residents have lost limbs or sustained serious injuries while working in forests or crossing […]
Arakan Militias Impose Siege on Villages in Maungdaw, Threaten Rohingya with Forced Recruitment
Arakan News Agency Arakan militias imposed a tight siege at dawn on Wednesday on the Shwe Zar village tract in Maungdaw Township, northern Arakan State, and threatened Rohingya residents with forced military recruitment, local sources said. According to Maungdaw Daily News, around 100 militia members sealed off the area from early morning, blocking key access […]
Investigation Launched After Assault on Three Youth Near Rohingya Settlement in Jammu
Arakan News Agency Three local youth were assaulted on Sunday night in the Indian city of Jammu near Kiryani Tallab, an area inhabited by Rohingya refugees, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation, according to local media reports. Police said a First Information Report (FIR) numbered 13/2026 was registered at Bahu Fort […]
Arakan Militias Seize Rohingya Farmland and Cemeteries in Buthidaung Amid Fears of Erasure
Arakan News Agency Local sources reported growing fear and alarm among residents of Kyin Taung village in Buthidaung Township, Arakan State, following the seizure of large areas of Rohingya farmland and cemeteries by Arakan militias (Buddhist separatists). According to Maungdaw Daily News, the militias took control of over 120 acres of agricultural land and approximately […]
Myanmar Military Junta Grants Independence Day Amnesty to More Than 6,000 Prisoners
Arakan News Agency Myanmar’s military junta announced on Saturday morning, 4 January, an amnesty marking the country’s 78th Independence Day, granting the release of 6,134 male and female prisoners from prisons, detention centers, and camps across the country. In an official statement, the Military Commission said the amnesty also included 52 foreign prisoners, whose remaining […]