Notices banning drugs stuck up in Mrauk-U city

Win Nyunt 01 Dec 2019

Notices warning against drug dealers and users were posted on 28 November across Mrauk-U city would be taken serious action are ubiquitous across Mrauk-U city, local residents said.

Fighting between Tatmadaw and AA in Myebon Township

Khaing Roe La 30 Nov 2019

A clash broke out on Yangon-Sittwe road in Myebon Township yesterday morning and the Tatmadaw troop was supported by a helicopter attack, a local resident from Sanyin village said.

Over 500 Arakanese suspects sued for having ties to Arakan Army

Khaing Roe La 30 Nov 2019

The number of suspects allegedly arrested over suspected links to Arakan Army (AA) has reportedly reached over 500 in Arakan State amid ongoing clashes between the Tatmadaw and the ethnic armed group, according to Thazin Legal Aid.

Refugee camps need more food

30 Nov 2019

More than 600 displace people arrived at Shwe Phaung Tin monastery in Minbya Township’s Pan Myaung village on 27 November due to recent clashes that occurred near Kyaung Taung village in Mrauk-U Township.

Arakan Army releases travel alert

Kyaw Chit 29 Nov 2019

The Arakan Army (AA) issued a travel alert dated 28 November, warning watercraft owners and travelers to notify their itinerary, date, time, list of travelers and items being transported to the ethnic armed group.

Northern Alliance trio endorses legal action against Tatmadaw at ICJ

Kyaw Chit 29 Nov 2019

The Northern Alliance Trio released a joint statement on 28 November, saying the group endorsed the attempts to take action against the Tatmadaw at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ by Gambia, at International Criminal Court by Bangladesh and Argentina’s move to sue Myanmar leaders.

Two refugee camps need toilets urgently

Wuntha (Maungdaw) 28 Nov 2019

There are not enough toilets in Lan Ma Kyaung (Monastery of Main Road) and Yan Aung Myay refugee camps in Buthidaung town because the number of refugees increases. 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs says unity is strength of the nation

Myat Win Kyaw 28 Nov 2019

The lawsuit filed at the International Court of Justice is an issue of high national interest affecting all nationals in Myanmar and unity is the strength of the nation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release issued on 27 November.

IDP camps in Myebon Township are in dire need of supplies

Khaing Min (Kyauk Phyu) 26 Nov 2019

More than 600 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are taking shelter in Rakha Wuntha Foundation refugee camp in Kam Htaung Gyi town, Myebon Township, are in dire need of food and clothing including mosquito nets and blankets.

AA attacks Tatmadaw navy craft

Khaing Roe La 26 Nov 2019

The Arakan Army (AA) fired on a Tatmadaw vessel with artillery from land while the craft was in May Yu River of Rathedaung Township at about 3 p.m. on 25 November and the Tatmadaw retaliated against the AA with artillery fire.

Tatmadaw verifies captured personnel from AA list

Khaing Roe La 26 Nov 2019

After the Arakan Army (AA) had released the list of its 13 hostages with photos and video footage of 13 military personnel it captured during a fighting in Paletwa Township, Chin State, the Tatmadaw said it was verifying them.

Muslim Family Repatriated to Maungdaw

Cha Lu Aung 25 Nov 2019

A Muslim family who fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh, have been repatriated to Maungdaw in Arakan State voluntarily on 25 November.

Court martial proceedings to start on Gutar Pyin case

25 Nov 2019

A court martial will start on 26 November to examine those who were initially found suspected in a situation that occurred in Gutar Pyin village, Buthidaung Township, the Office of Commander-in-Chief announced.

Police charge bus line driver under anti-Terrorism Act

Khaing Roe La 25 Nov 2019

In the wake of the abduction of a police officer, bus driver U Tun Chay from Paikthay ward in Kyauktaw Township has been arrested and accused under section 50 (a) and (b) and 52 (a) of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

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