46 Muslims return to Arakan State from Bangladesh

Cha Lu Aung 01 Nov 2019

46 Muslims returned to Maungdaw Township, Arakan State from Bangladesh on 31 October, U Soe Aung, Deputy Commissioner of the General Administration Department told the DMG.

AA denies allegation of killing in video clip

Kyaw Thu Htay 31 Oct 2019

Khaing Thukha, the AA spokesperson, said that they didn’t commit the crime and responded that the Tatmadaw was spreading disinformation about the group during the visit to Myanmar of the US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Mine blast in Mrauk-U, one killed and one injured

Aung Htein &Chan Aye 30 Oct 2019

They work as excavators and were heading to Ywar Haung Taw village by motorbike for business. A military column near the village told them to dig up a landmine, but it went off and people were injured, said a local person who asked not to be named for security.

Tatmadaw launches air attack in Minbya

Kyaw Thu Htay 29 Oct 2019

The Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) have been fighting near Taung Phyu Mountain in Pan Myaung village, Minbya Township, Arakan State since October 27 and the Tatmadaw launched air attacks during the fighting, the locals said.

US Assistance Secretary discusses Arakan affair with CSOs

Khine Roe La 29 Oct 2019

David R. Stilwell, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, arrived in Sittwe, Arakan State on the afternoon of October 28 and met with representatives from four Arakan civil society organizations at an NGO office.

Locals must be educated about landmine risks

Khin Tharaphy Oo 29 Oct 2019

Since deaths and injuries from landmine explosion are increasing where the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) are fighting, the government and respective organizations need to work together to conduct awareness training on landmine risk education.

A workshop held for youth

Min Tun 29 Oct 2019

A workshop entitled “What the youth should do” was held in Sittwe on October 27, aiming to encourage young people in Arakan State to participate in business, education and political affairs.

Rathedaung residents hit by bullets

Cha Lu Aung 28 Oct 2019

Two people, who were hit and injured by stray bullets from Yay Bote village in Rathedaung township, were sent to hospital on October 28 with the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in cooperation with Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS), U Hla Kyaw, head of Township Red Cross Unit said.

AA release the detained civilians

Khin Tharaphy Oo 28 Oct 2019

“We released civilians who are not associated with the military. They are nine construction workers and three car drivers. We released them last night,” Khaing Thukha said.

Tatmadaw pilot injured from AA’s gunfire

Nay Yaung Min 27 Oct 2019

The Defence Services Department stated on the evening of October 27 that the head pilot, who flew the helicopter to rescue the detained Tatmadaw soldiers, was shot by the Arakan Army (AA) and injured people [Tatmadaw is still investigating which type of bullet the AA used].

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