Hundreds of residents are trapped in the town, with some being held hostage by the regime. The AA has been trying to rescue them, with more than 220 civilians extricated from the town on November 2l and 23.

Political analysts and observers recently shared their thoughts with DMG on the possible impacts of Operation 1027, which the Brotherhood Alliance says is aimed at ending military dictatorship in Myanmar.

Some of those accused were granted amnesty in other townships. My husband was not granted amnesty. He is innocent, and the regime arrested him for no reason. He needed to receive treatment at a hospital. I had to borrow money to pay for his medical costs, and I still can’t fully repay the debts.

DMG spoke to some of those IDPs in Arakan State, discussing their hopes and challenges as they look longingly to an eventual but uncertain return home.

In recognition of the recent anniversary of the AASYC’s founding, DMG interviewed its chairman Ko Saw Tun, discussing the history of the AASYC, its current activities, and its views on the political situation in Arakan State.

DMG recently spoke to Arakan State activists in various fields to discuss these troubling trends, with a focus on the understandably high-emotion issue of child rape.

DMG spoke to IDPs, youths and politicians in Arakan State on this year’s International Day of Peace, discussing the suffering and ever-present insecurity induced by conflict.

The youth sector in Arakan State is declining. The activities of the Arakan Students Union can be said to have been delayed. Why is it that the offices of the Arakan Students Union at the university have been closed? Activists were also arrested and prosecuted.

DMG interviewed the parents of students from various IDP camps in Arakan State to learn more about their challenges, and how they are endeavouring to overcome them. 

Arakan State military council spokesman U Hla Thein spoke to DMG about the floods and what the council has been doing to help flood victims.

DMG interviewed young people in Arakan State on International Youth Day about their hopes and the challenges facing them.

ANP chairman U Thar Tun Hla recently spoke to DMG about why he thinks the regime has not yet approved his party’s registration, and shared his views on Myanmar’s current political landscape.

Business owners, entrepreneurs and politicians spoke to DMG about the Sittwe Port’s potential to jumpstart the local economy.

DMG interviewed some social workers and locals about their on-the-ground experiences helping those affected by the cyclone, and about rehabilitation work more broadly.

DMG spoke to a handful of environmentalists and others engaged in afforestation efforts in the aftermath of the storm.

DMG Newsroom
27 June 2023, Sittwe

Cyclone Mocha damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes in Arakan State. More than 1.2 million people were affected by Cyclone Mocha in Arakan State, many of whom continue to have pressing humanitarian needs more than six weeks after the storm hit.

The junta and the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) have been providing food, shelter and other relief items to the storm victims, but humanitarian assistance is still needed. DMG...

Cyclone Mocha, which made landfall over Arakan State with deadly force on May 14, destroyed tens of thousands of homes and buildings across Arakan State, leaving many people homeless.

Veteran Arakanese politician U Pe Than recently spoke to DMG about relations between Myanmar’s military regime and the AA, and why the junta has imposed restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid for storm-ravaged Arakan State.

DMG interviewed some Sittwe residents about whether the regime’s assistance to people affected by Cyclone Mocha has been effective and what the situation actually looks like on the ground.