Weekly Highlights from Arakan (May 18 to 24, 2026)

By Admin 26 May 2026

- Regime airstrikes injure 11 civilians, destroy over 100 homes across Arakan State

- Military tensions escalate in Sittwe as Myanmar Navy boosts reinforcements

- Arakan Army offensive pushes regime forces to retreat toward Taung Maw Gyi naval station

- Junta navy shelling kills elderly woman, injures six civilians in Kyaukphyu

- Arakanese welcome upcoming launch of Arakan Lottery

- Two men severely injured in landmine explosions in Arakan State