29 killed and injured in Myanmar army attacks in “Ayeyarwady”
Arakan News Agency Two armed groups reported that at least 9 civilians were killed and 20 others injured due to strikes carried out by the Myanmar army on two villages in the Ayeyarwady region, adjacent to Arakan state in western Myanmar. The “People’s Liberation Front” and the “Ayeyarwady People’s Defense Forces” stated in a joint […]
More than 22,000 displaced due to escalating conflict in Kyaukphyu, Arakan
Arakan News Agency The number of displaced people in Kyaukphyu town, Arakan state, western Myanmar, has exceeded 22,000, as fighting continues to escalate between the Arakan Army (separatists) and the Myanmar Army, according to the Kyaukphyu Emergency Relief Committee. The committee’s chairman, Ko Aung Aung, stated that the number of displaced people has increased significantly […]
Arakan Institute praises UN report on Myanmar violations and calls for Rohingya protection
Arakan News Agency The Arakan Institute for Peace and Human Rights (AiPAH) praised the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, released during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council, which documented the ongoing grave violations in Myanmar against civilians, particularly the Rohingya. In a statement on Tuesday, the […]
Shocking Scenes from Maungdaw: The City Now Nearly Empty of Residents
The lens of Arakan News Agency captured images showing the current situation inside Maungdaw city in Arakan State, western Myanmar, which has now become nearly empty of residents after once being a bustling and crowded area.
Banknotes crisis where Arakan Army holds control in Arakan
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive In areas controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), the acceptance of old and torn banknotes has significantly decreased, while counterfeit money is also circulating, leading to a cash shortage, according to residents. “When we buy something from shops and try to pay with old or slightly torn banknotes, the shop […]
Rohingya Keep Homeland Memories Alive by Sun-Drying Chilies in Bangladesh Camps
Rohingya refugees in the camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, continue to sun-dry red chilies, preserving their traditions despite harsh conditions, in a heartfelt reminder of their homeland, Myanmar.
11 Killed and injured due to Junta strikes in Arakan
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Seven people were killed while other four were injured, Thursday, due to Myanmar army aerial and artillery strikes on Kyauktaw town in Arakan state, Western Myanmar. Arakan News Agency reporter stated that Ywar Ma ward, under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), was hit with two bombs and six […]
Myanmar’s repatriation plans evoke fears amongst Rohingya
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive A group of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh express doubts and fears of Myanmar’s repatriation plans.
A Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar
Arakan News Agency A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, resulting in over 8,700 people reported dead, injured, or missing. The quake caused extensive damage in several affected cities. In the attached infographic, we will highlight the number of casualties, the extent of damage in the cities, government measures, and the countries […]
Rohingya houses in Maungdaw looted as Arakan Army soldiers watch and participate
Arakan News Agency Rohingya houses in Maungdaw looted as Arakan Army soldiers watch and participate.
Myanmar’s Repatriation plans evoke doubts amongst Rohingya
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive “Returning Home” has been always the word Rohingya refugees have been waiting for after they were forced to flee their homeland in Myanmar due to genocide. Despite being a long-awaited dream, the “come home” announcement by Myanmar evoked many feelings for Rohingya, and not all of them were joy related. […]
A Rohingya fisherman tells the story of his abduction by Arakan Army
Arakan News Agency A Rohingya fisherman narrates the story of his kidnap and detainment along with other 20 fishermen by Arakan Army soldiers.
Rohingya celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Maungdaw township in Arakan
Arakan News Agency Rohingya celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Maungdaw township in Arakan state, western Myanmar