The ongoing clashes between the Tatmadaw and the AA in northern Arakan State has forced local residents from their homes and increased the number of people taking refuge in the capital Sittwe.

Maung Soe Moe Kyaw’s age was stated as 19 in the records. But he is actually 16 and lawyers requested to relocate his trial to juvenile court.

More shelters should be built for IDPs staying in the camps in Mrauk-U ancient city’s Myothit ward, official of the camp said.

The three groups that form the Northern Alliance said in its statement that they issued written warnings many times to stop the Tatmadaw’s offensive operations on the AA, but the Tatmadaw continued launching major offensives.

The AA released a statement on 14 August urging Chin human rights organizations and some Chin media outlets to be fair and accurate when covering news.

A primary school teacher from Buthidaung Township who has been accused under Counter-Terrorism Law has been provided medical treatment at a military hospital on 15 August.

Three people accused, from Ann Township who have been charged under Counter-Terrorism Law have requested in their third court hearing on 13 August at the Kyauk Phyu district court to judge their case objectively.

The convoy include five vehicles, at least 30 soldiers from two vehicles were killed and soldiers from three other vehicles fired into all directions at random for about an hour, the AA said.

A villager who was detained for fishing in an area close to an area where a landmine exploded has been remanded on 13 August.

Trucks over 8 tons will be denied passage on the section of road from Waythali village to U Daung village on Maungdaw-Angumaw road, according to Maungdaw Township Administration Office.

Five people were arrested in Buthidaung Township, Arakan State, by the Tatmadaw under the Counter-Terrorism Law for alleged links to the Arakan Army (AA). They were placed in custody in Buthidaung Township Court on August 13.

A mine exploded on the morning of August 14 near Ah Pauk Wa police station in Kyauktaw township, Arakan State, the residents said.

Government authorities have tried to stop to some organizations providing assistance to IDPs in camps in Mrauk-U Township, aid workers said.

The Arakan Army (AA) issued a statement against the Myanmar Police on August 12 warning its officers to stop arresting and torturing Arakan people by misusing their authority. The letter also warned the police force not to frighten people or disturb Arakan national activities.

Three ethnic armed groups – TNLA, MNDAA and the AA released a joint statement on August 12, asking Tatmadaw to stop launching offensives in Arakan State and northern Myanmar.

Before artillery shells landed in the village, the sound of mine explosion and gunfire could be heard from a place about one mile west of the village at about 6p.m, said the senior monk of the village monastery.

The Youth Committee from Arakan National Party (ANP) requested the government to stop arresting Arakanese youths on suspicion of ties with the AA and detaining and torturing youths, some of which died during their incarceration.

The minister for Security and Border Affairs of a region should have good relations with local residents to support a region’s stability, but Colonel Phone Tint was weak in public relations, said U Khaing Kaung San, Executive Director of the Wan Lark Foundation.  

The Myanmar government has cut off Internet service in war torn areas in eight townships in Arakan State and Paletwa Township in Chin State for 50 days. The Internet blackout has reached 50 days on 10 August.