EU Allocates €63 Million to Address Myanmar Crisis and Support Rohingya
Arakan News Agency The European Union announced the allocation of €63 million in urgent humanitarian aid to support those affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar and to provide assistance to Rohingya refugees in neighboring countries, particularly in Bangladesh, as the crisis resulting from the military coup enters its fifth year. The European Commission […]
Arakan Fishermen Face Severe Hardship Amid Arrests and Harassment by Military Navy
Arakan News Agency | Special Local fishermen in Arakan State are facing increasingly harsh living conditions as Myanmar’s military navy continues to carry out arrests, pursuits, and attacks in coastal waters, residents told Arakan News Agency. According to local sources, naval boats and vessels have intensified patrols along the Arakan coast, targeting fishermen on alleged […]
How did Myanmar reach the International Court of Justice?
Arakan News Agency An infographic illustrating the timeline of the case filed by The Gambia against Myanmar before the International Court of Justice, accusing the Myanmar military of committing genocide against the Rohingya in Arakan State.
Fleeing Toward Death: How Rohingya Migration Routes Turned into Graves at Sea and in Forests
Arakan News Agency By: Tahani Ali The tragedies of the Rohingya continue along the harsh migration routes from Arakan State and Bangladesh to South and Southeast Asian countries, through perilous journeys across seas, forests, and land, in search of a safe haven and a dignified life away from persecution and violence. As the number of […]
Military-Linked Telecom Companies Send Pro-Myanmar Delegation Messages Ahead of ICJ
Arakan News Agency Mobile phone users in Myanmar have received text messages supporting the delegation of the Myanmar military council representing the country before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The messages claim that the delegation enjoys widespread popular support during the hearings concerning allegations of genocide against the Rohingya. According to Think Media, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Myanmar Independence Day Turns into Day of Mourning for Rohingya Amid Calls for Justice and Citizenship
Arakan News Agency | Special Rohingya refugees on Saturday marked Myanmar’s Independence Day with a peaceful gathering at Camp 2W in Bangladesh, stressing that the occasion holds no meaning of celebration for them, but instead represents decades of exclusion, discrimination, and systematic denial of their fundamental rights. The Arakan News Agency correspondent said the event […]
Rohingya Mark National Day on January 3 Amid Identity Challenges and Ongoing Struggle
Arakan News Agency The Rohingya community is marking Rohingya National Day on January 3, 2026, a date that carries deep historical significance linked to their long-standing struggle for recognition, rights, and justice, amid continued attempts to deny their existence and identity in Myanmar. The date traces back to January 3, 1948, when Sao Shwe Thaik, […]
Myanmar Elections: Prominent General Accused of Rohingya Atrocities Defeated
Arakan News Agency A prominent Myanmar general linked to atrocities against the Rohingya lost his bid for a parliamentary seat in the recent elections conducted by the ruling military council, in a defeat that some local observers considered a message of rejection toward the regime. Former Lieutenant General Aung Aung, the candidate of the military-backed […]
Three-Year-Old Girl Rescued After 12 Hours Under Rubble Following Myanmar Military Airstrike in Arakan State
Arakan News Agency A three-year-old girl was rescued after being trapped beneath rubble for 12 hours following airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar military (ruling military council) on Lintha Ngapali village in Thandwe Township, Arakan State, on the evening of December 29, local sources said. The Ngapali Beach Community Charity reported that the child, May […]