Local residents told DMG that crimes such as theft, looting, rioting, and terrorist threats are on the rise in Kyaukphyu, Arakan State, which is still under the control of the military regime.

Myanmar's military regime has reportedly arrested four young men from Kyaukphyu, Arakan State, on charges of hosting junta soldiers who fled the frontline, where fighting with the Arakan Army (AA) is intensifying.

"The liberation of Arakan State would have a huge impact on the revolutionary forces across the country, not to mention the Chin Brotherhood, which is based in Chin State, which borders Arakan State," he told DMG.

Some among dozens of Arakanese people from Taungup Township, Arakan State, have reportedly been sent to a military training school after being detained at a junta security checkpoint at an entrance to Pyay, Bago Region.

Amid intense fighting between Myanmar's military regime and resistance forces across the country, junta boss Min Aung Hlaing has claimed that the doors for peace talks are always open.

The Arakkha Army’s (AA) Humanitarian and Development Coordination Office (HDCO) said that it is working together with civil society organisations to provide mental health and psychological support for civilians displaced by the fighting in Arakan State.

The alliance said it has its eyes fixed on developing administrative, judicial, and legislative bodies that guarantee equality, justice, and self-determination for ethnic Chin people in the future.

Some Muslims with identity cards are flying to mainland Myanmar, while those without ID cards are fleeing to AA-controlled territory, also known as "liberated" areas, by any means necessary.

At least 20 Arakanese youths were among dozens of civilians arrested by Myanmar's military regime under the pretext of checking overnight guest lists in Yangon's Mayangone Township.

Junta administration officials are extorting money from internally displaced people (IDPs) from Arakan State taking refuge in Ngathainggyaung Township, Ayeyarwady Region, according to displaced civilians.

The United League of Arakan/Arakkha Army (ULA/AA) issued a statement on December 29 saying it welcomes and will cooperate with foreign investment projects in Arakan State.

The Arakkha Army (AA) said in a statement on December 29 that it is always ready to resolve conflict through political rather than military means, on the same day that the ethnic armed group claimed to have won control of its 14th township in Arakan State, out of 17 total in the state.

The Arakkha Army (AA) seized control of all military camps in Gwa, the southernmost town of Arakan State, on December 29, said U Khaing Thukha, spokesperson for the ethnic armed group.

As of August 18, the AA partially controlled nine Chinese projects in Arakan State. Following the complete capture of Thandwe and Ann townships, the group took full control of wind power projects in those areas. The AA also partially controls other projects and trade routes.

The report also stated that at least 506 junta soldiers were injured and at least 1,189 were killed in clashes last month. On the resistance side, at least 69 were injured and 45 were killed.

With military tensions running high in Sittwe Township of late, many residents are trying to get out, leading to an increased demand for flight tickets to Yangon.

Akha people have enjoyed socio-economic development as they followed the path paved by the government, said Min Aung Hlaing as he again attempted to convince EAOs to join peace talks.

The Arakkha Army (AA) clashed with the Myanmar military after the ethnic armed group fired mortar shells into a junta security checkpoint near Kyarmathauk Village in Arakan State's Sittwe Township on Friday morning.

Of the more than 11,000 displaced people in Kyaukphyu Township, about 6,000 are living in rural areas where transportation is difficult, giving rise to multiple crises.