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03/08/2024

Video Evidence of Rohingya Militants Shooting Civilians Goes Viral

Border News Agency
Maungdaw, August 3.

On August 2nd, a video went viral showing Rohingya militants shooting at seven civilians traveling by car on the Three Mai-Kyaing Chaung road in Maungdaw Township.

In the video, the militants can be heard shouting Islamic extremist slogans and pointing guns. They are seen shooting several people and dragging them from the car.

The video file is labeled with the name ARSA, which is associated with the Rohingya armed group and Islamic extremists.

The victims of these violent shootings were people fleeing the conflict from Buthidaung town to Kant Kaw Myaing village in Buthidaung Township. As they traveled from Buthidaung Township to Kyaing Chaung Village in Maungdaw Township, they were brutally shot by Rohingya armed assailants on the road.

The victims included 55-year-old Daw Sein Hla Phyu, 55-year-old U Kyaw Min, 35-year-old U Zaw Zaw Min, and 25-year-olds Aung Myat San and Aung Myo San, all of whom died at the scene.

Among the victims, 44-year-old U Maung Maung Chay and 27-year-old Myo Than Shein were seriously injured, according to family members.

In Maungdaw District, local residents report that Islamic extremists, who are armed and identify as Rohingya, frequently arrest and kill civilians. It is also reported that in July, around thirty civilians from Maungdaw District were killed, and their bodies have since disappeared.

(Video: Rohingya armed terrorists, Islamist extremists shooting and killing civilians/Social network)

03/08/2024

Rohingya Insurgents Mixing Among Muslim Residents and Committing Violence

Border News Agency
Maungdaw, August 3.

Some claim that armed groups among the Rohingya are committing acts of violence within the Muslim population. These groups are said to use local communities as human shields, making it difficult for ordinary Muslims to live in peace.

The situation is described as worsened by the presence of these extremist factions, which are reported to engage in violent acts against individuals of other religions and to coerce people of their own religion into participating in such violence.

Muslims report that individuals who cannot be recruited by armed groups are forcibly arrested, extorted for money, and subjected to insults. These armed groups are said to reside in Muslim villages, neighborhoods, mosques, and schools, where they commit acts of violence.

A resident from Block No. 2 in Maungdaw told the Border News Agency, “These armed men live in villages, mosques, and schools. They forcibly arrest and summon young people from the village. If villagers refuse, they are required to pay money. Those who cannot pay are killed. No honest person condones the crimes committed by these terrorists. Now, there are only a few people who have no any money left in the town.”

In Maungdaw Township, Muslims report that violent Islamic extremists are living in camps within villages, neighborhoods, schools, clinics, mosques, and homes, where they commit acts of violence.

Furthermore, Muslim children, young women, and the elderly are said to be prevented from leaving Maungdaw town and are being held as human shields. According to the Muslims, civilians are being killed and injured because the extremists are using them as shields in their combat activities.

It is reported that in the city, schools, mosques, and high-rise buildings are being used as bases by armed groups fighting against the Arakan Army. As a result, civilians who are held as human shields by these extremists are suffering harm and death daily.

“There are only a few Muslims, Hindus, and Rakhines left in downtown Maungdaw. The rest are armed terrorists. We want to escape, but we cannot. We are waiting for the Arakan Army to rescue us. The wealthy and educated people in the city have already fled,” a Muslim living near the clock tower in Maungdaw told the News Agency.

Local residents in Maungdaw report that the Arakan Army (AA) is attacking to take full control of the town, while Rohingya armed groups, described as Islamic extremists, are reportedly collaborating with the Myanmar junta against the Arakan Army.

Residents also claim that these extremists are forcibly killing Hindu women trapped in the city, sexually assaulting Rakhine women, and arresting and killing Hindus and Rakhine people, subsequently hiding their bodies.

Additionally, it is reported that homes in Maungdaw are being broken into and destroyed, with Hindus and Rakhine people who are trapped in the town being forcibly arrested and killed in their homes.

In Maungdaw town, approximately 5,000 Rohingya extremists, armed and aligned with Islamic extremist factions, are reportedly attacking in coordination with the Myanmar junta. The extremists are also said to have abducted around 20 Buddhist monks, including Abbot monks from Maungdaw township, according to the monks.

(Photo: Rohingya armed terrorists from Maungdaw, some Islamic extremists/social network)

02/08/2024

So-Called Rohingya Lobbyists and Activists Spread Fake News, Misinformation, and Hate Speech

Border News Agency - English Edition
Maungdaw, August 1.

In the battle to capture Maungdaw, which the Arakan Army (AA) is attacking to take over, tensions have intensified. The people of Arakan claim that individuals identifying as Rohingya are spreading fake news, misinformation, hate speech, and propaganda through the Myanmar junta's channels.

They assert that these Rohingya activists operate under names such as "Maungdaw People's Voice" and "Maungdaw Daily News," using these platforms to disseminate false information and incite religious and racial conflicts.

Furthermore, the people of Arakan claim that reports from Rakhine news outlets are being reposted and altered by Rohingya and Myanmar junta lobbyists, who then present this content as their own. They assert that these actors are not only spreading misinformation and hate speech akin to the Myanmar junta but are also reporting on the Arakan Army to the junta, which is eroding trust towards Muslims.

"I've observed that they are disseminating false and hateful information just like the Myanmar junta. They are not only echoing the junta's propaganda but also promoting their own hate speech," a resident of Arakan told the Border News Agency.

It is reported that these so-called Rohingyas are spreading false information and propaganda about the number and location of Arakan Army (AA) troops in the Maungdaw city battle and the number of AA soldiers captured by the Myanmar junta.

Additionally, these armed Muslim insurgents are said to have forcibly detained civilians in Maungdaw Township, distributing videos of them being tied up and tortured. They accuse these civilians of being members of the Arakan Army.

The people of Arakan have reported that civilians shot dead by the so-called Rohingya armed groups were falsely portrayed as being killed due to clashes between the Arakan Army (AA) and the ARSA group.

They claim that these armed Muslims and their supporters are disseminating false information and hate speech. For example, even a school teacher over 50 years old has been falsely accused of being an AA member. This behavior reflects a deep-seated malice and evokes the tragic memory of a Rakhine school teacher from Thraee Kon Baung, who was killed by his Muslim students. According to a resident of Maungdaw, this pattern of false accusations is undermining trust in the Muslim people.

The people of Arakan claim that these so-called Rohingyas are backing the Myanmar junta during the final phase of the Arakan war, spreading fake news, misinformation, and hate speech in a manner similar to the junta's own tactics. This, they argue, reveals their true intentions.

In the ongoing battle for Maungdaw city, reports suggest that over five thousand Rohingya Muslim armed men are attacking in coordination with Myanmar junta forces. After taking control of downtown Maungdaw, these Rohingya armed groups have been urging Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to return, extending invitations for their return.

The people of Arakan assert that Rohingya activists and their supporters are misrepresenting Rakhine-based media outlets as being aligned with the Arakan Army (AA), similar to how Myanmar junta lobbyists are spreading false information. They say that these activists selectively extract and alter information from Rakhine media to suit their agenda.

Additionally, some so-called human rights activists abroad are said to be supporting those spreading fake news, misinformation, and hate speech. It is also reported that Myanmar junta lobbyists are amplifying and disseminating this false information and propaganda.

(Photo: Hate speech edited and tailored by Rohingya lobbyists to suit their agenda/BNA)

01/08/2024

Arakan Residents Demand Clearance of Maungdaw District Due to Terrorist Threats

Border News Agency - English Edition
Maungdaw, August 1.

The people of Arakan are urging the Arakan Army (AA) to search for and eliminate the terrorists and weapons that are active in the forests, mountains, residential areas, mosques, and among civilians in Maungdaw District.

In Maungdaw District, the people of Arakan claim that there are thousands of armed individuals, including Islamic extremists and so-called Rohingya terrorists, who have been supplied with weapons by the Myanmar junta and are attacking both the Arakan Army and the people of Arakan.

Islamic extremists and Rohingya terrorists are frequently apprehending and killing civilians who are engaged in activities like fishing or traveling. Consequently, the people of Arakan are demanding a comprehensive search and removal of these terrorists and their weapons to ensure the safety of civilians.

A woman from Maungdaw told the Border News Agency, ''Even before the AA took control of Buthidaung, these Rohingya armed groups were arresting and killing civilians. They have hidden weapons underground in mosques, neighborhoods, homes, and forests, and they use these weapons to kill civilians whenever possible. We urge the Arakan Army to conduct a thorough search and eliminate these terrorists.''

Residents of Buthidaung report that at least 15 civilians, including Christian clergymen, were captured and killed by Islamic extremists and Rohingya terrorists before the Arakan Army (AA) attacked and occupied the area. The bodies of those killed were hidden by the terrorists.

Additionally, after the Arakan Army captured Buthidaung town on July 18, seven Khami individuals from the town were arrested and killed by the ARSA, a Rohingya insurgent group.

In Maungdaw Township, residents report that at least 15 civilians were arrested and killed by Islamic extremists and Rohingya terrorists in July.

These armed extremists and terrorists are jeopardizing civilian safety with their forces, leading the people of Arakan to call for the Arakan Army (AA) to clear the area.

A city elder from Maungdaw told the Border News Agency, ''There have been armed terrorists in Maungdaw District for some time, but the situation worsened after the Myanmar junta provided them with military training and weapons. It is crucial for the AA to clean up all affected areas. Otherwise, civilians will continue to be killed frequently.''

On July 20th, two villagers from Mingyi village and one from Traim village were shot and killed near Traim village by Rohingya insurgents, identified as the ARSA terrorist group, according to family members.

Additionally, on July 20th around 4:00 p.m., two residents of Pyarthar Village in Maungdaw Township were arrested and killed by the so-called Rohingya terror group, with their bodies concealed, according to local residents.

Furthermore, on July 31, near the village of Shwetaung in Maungdaw Township, armed Rohingya terrorists opened fire on a group of seven people traveling in the area, killing five, including a woman, and seriously injuring two others, as reported by Maungdaw residents.

In Maungdaw District, there are thousands of armed terrorists, including Islamic extremists, Rohingya terrorists, ARSA, RSO, and ARA, who have received military training from the Myanmar junta. Therefore, the Arakan Army (AA) needs to exercise caution and deploy a substantial force to clear the area effectively.

(Photo: Muslim militants equipped with weapons by Myanmar junta/Social networks)

01/08/2024

Rohingya Insurgents Kill Ten Civilians in One Month

Border News Agency
Maungdaw, Aug 1.

According to locals, as many as ten civilians were killed in the Maungdaw area within a month due to attacks by Rohingya insurgents.

In the second week of July, Rohingya insurgents shot and killed two villagers from Mingalargyi village near the Taungpyo-Kyine Chaung road, and one villager from Train village.

Additionally, in the third week of July, two residents from Pyarthar Village in Maungdaw Township were captured and shot dead by the insurgents.

Maungdaw residents have confirmed that on July 31st, around 3:00 p.m., four men and one woman from the Maungdaw locality near the Shwetaung road intersection and Three-mile-Kyine Chaung road were shot and killed by Rohingya insurgents.

These Rohingya Muslim armed insurgents are targeting civilians out of racial hatred, specifically targeting non-Muslims. This has made coexistence difficult and has led to increased mistrust and racial animosity among the local population.

“They Muslim insurgents are targeting and killing civilians who are foraging for fish and vegetables. They specifically attack non-Muslim locals. Additionally, they arrested and killed Khami people who were searching for food in Buthidaung. How can we trust them? They are attacking every ethnic group that is not Muslim,” a resident of Maungdaw told the Border News Agency.

Reports indicate that these insurgents are also apprehending and killing Rakhines and Hindus trapped in downtown Maungdaw, driven by racial and religious animosity.

Rohingya Muslim gunmen have arrested Rakhine people and Hindus trapped in Maungdaw town, tied them up, and then killed them. Video recordings of these tortures and arrests are also circulating on social networks.

Local residents of Maungdaw are expressing growing distrust towards all Muslims because of these actions by the armed terrorists. Such violence is severely undermining communal harmony and making peaceful coexistence increasingly challenging for the local population.

“Muslim armed groups are arresting and killing Hindus, and the abuse of women has only fueled hatred towards Muslims. If this continues, we will not be able to trust any Muslims. As a result, no one in the community will accept or trust Muslims living locally,” expressed a Hindu resident from Maungdaw to BNA.

In Maungdaw Township, near Aung Bala Village, Hindu refugees have reported incidents where Hindus were arrested and killed by Rohingya Muslim armed forces. Additionally, according to the Hindu community of Maungdaw Township, a Hindu woman was r***d and murdered.

Furthermore, residents of Maungdaw town and their families have reported that the armed terrorists have arrested and subjected nearly two hundred trapped Rakhine people to torture.

During the battle to seize control of Maungdaw, at least thirty Rakhine individuals have been captured and killed by Rohingya Muslim armed groups. Many of these victims were allegedly killed and their bodies concealed, leaving their grieving families unable to recover them.

In the ongoing battle to capture Maungdaw city, over five thousand Rohingya Muslim armed men are reportedly attacking alongside forces aligned with the Myanmar junta. Following the occupation of downtown Maungdaw by Rohingya Muslim armed groups, they have been encouraging Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to return, propagating invitations for their return.

In addition, Rohingya insurgents and so-called activists are fabricating news and spreading false propaganda similar to the Myanmar junta. These insurgents are actively participating in acts of violence alongside the Myanmar junta. They have joined the conflict in Maungdaw against the Arakan Army (AA) to hinder the AA’s efforts over an extended period. They are causing destruction and disruption, according to the people of Arakan.

(Photo: Rohingya Militants Armed by Myanmar Junta/Social network)

01/08/2024

Rohingya Insurgents Shoot and Kill Five in Maungdaw

Border News Agency
Maungdaw, Aug 1.

Residents of Maungdaw have reported that on July 31st, around 3:00 p.m., five residents were tragically shot and killed near the intersection of Shwe Taung Road and Three-mile-Kyine Chaung Road in Maungdaw Township. It is believed that the perpetrators were Rohingya insurgents. The Arakan Army (AA) was reportedly clearing the incident occurred area.

The victims, four men and one woman from Maungdaw, lost their lives in this senseless act of violence. Such actions by Rohingya Muslim armed groups are exacerbating ethnic tensions and fostering a climate of fear and distrust among local residents in the region.

"When they travel from Aung Mingalar village towards Shwe Taung village, terrorists ambush them along the road, indiscriminately shooting civilians," reported a resident of Maungdaw to Border News Agency. "They frequently target and kill innocent people moving in the area. It's becoming unbearable to live like this."

In mid-July, three civilians were fatally shot by Rohingya Muslim insurgents along the Taungpyo-Kyine Chaung road in Maungdaw Township. Later that month, according to residents of Maungdaw, two villagers from Pyathar village were abducted and killed by Rohingya Muslim armed groups while they were fishing.

Additionally, reports indicate that Rohingya Muslim armed groups are targeting Rakhine people and Hindus who remain in Maungdaw town, arresting and killing them. Disturbing video footage showing these incidents, including beatings and killings, has circulated widely on social media.

Local residents of Maungdaw express growing distrust towards all Muslims due to these actions by the armed terrorists. Such violence is severely undermining communal harmony and making peaceful coexistence increasingly challenging for the local population.

''Those Muslim armed groups are arresting and killing Hindus, and the abuse of women has only fueled hatred towards Muslims. If this continues, we cannot trust any Muslim. As a result, nobody in the community will accept or trust Muslims living locally,'' expressed a Hindu resident from Maungdaw to BNA.

In Maungdaw Township, near Aung Bala Village, Hindu refugees have reported incidents where Hindus were arrested and killed by Rohingya Muslim armed forces. Additionally, according to the Hindu community of Maungdaw Township, a Hindu woman was r***d and murdered.

Furthermore, residents of Maungdaw town and their families have reported that the armed terrorists have arrested and subjected nearly two hundred trapped Rakhine people to torture.

During the battle to seize control of Maungdaw, at least thirty Rakhine individuals have been captured and killed by Rohingya Muslim armed groups. Many of these victims were allegedly killed and their bodies concealed, leaving their grieving families unable to recover them.

In the ongoing battle to capture Maungdaw city, over five thousand Rohingya Muslim armed men are reportedly attacking alongside forces aligned with the Myanmar junta. Following the occupation of downtown Maungdaw by Rohingya Muslim armed groups, they have been encouraging Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to return, propagating invitations for their return.

As a result, numerous Rohingya youths from refugee camps in Bangladesh are crossing the Naf River daily into Maungdaw town and are reportedly joining forces aligned with the Myanmar junta against the Arakan Army, according to local Muslims in Maungdaw town.

(Photo: Rohingya Muslim armed men joining the Myanmar junta in Maungdaw/Social Network)

01/08/2024

Over 500 Muslim Armed Men Killed in Maungdaw Battle

Border News Agency - English Edition
Maungdaw, Aug 1.

In the offensive attack aimed at capturing Maungdaw township, the Muslim community reported that over five hundred armed men, trained by the Myanmar junta, were killed in battle.

The casualties occurred because they were forced to fight on the front lines by the Myanmar junta forces, leading to high numbers of fatalities and injuries among the Muslim armed forces.

"After the battle for Maungdaw city, hundreds of Muslim armed forces may have been killed or wounded," stated a Muslim resident of Maungdaw.

A Muslim told BNA, ''The junta soldiers stay behind while we fight from the front, resulting in many casualties and wounded troops being treated in mosques and schools. The death toll may rise.''

Reports indicate that many Muslim corpses were discovered in fields, roadsides, and areas surrounding the battle zones. Additionally, numerous injured soldiers are fleeing the scene.

The Muslim armed men reportedly lost their lives in various locations including Myo Thu Gyi-based No. 5 Border Guard Police Sub-Division, Myoma Kanyintan, Maung Ni village, Ward 5, Shweza village, and No. 1 entrance/exit camps during the battle.

Despite facing casualties and injuries, thousands of Muslims trained by the Myanmar junta, including militants groups like ARSA, RSO, and ARA, continue to resist and battle against the Arakan Army. Meanwhile, Myanmar junta troops are reportedly retreating from the front lines as Muslims lead the charge.

A Hindu woman from Myothit ward in Maungdaw town reported, ''Airstrikes, multiple rocket launches, and naval ships are firing weapons. The sound of gunfire and heavy weaponry is constant, preventing me from leaving my home. I can hear vehicles passing by.''

In Maungdaw Township, approximately five hundred members of the Myanmar junta are stationed at Myo Thu Gyi-Based No. 5 Border Guard Police Sub-Division, engaging alongside nearly a thousand armed Muslims in combat against the Arakan Army. Similarly, at Myoma Kanyintan's No. 1 Education High School and Maungdaw District's Fire Brigade Office, around a hundred junta members are joined by nearly a thousand Muslim armed forces in resisting and launching attacks, as reported by Muslim residents.

Furthermore, in Shweza Village of Maungdaw Township, close to a thousand Muslim armed men are involved in the battle. In Maungni Village and at No. 2 Basic Education High School in Ward 2, as well as in mosques across Maungdaw Township, another nearly thousand Muslim forces are reported to be resisting and engaging against the Arakan Army, according to local residents.

At the road intersection in Maungdaw, it is reported that a large force has set up camp and is targeting and attacking non-Muslims they encounter on the road.

In downtown Maungdaw, alongside Myanmar junta troops, nearly five thousand members of Rohingya armed groups including ARSA, RSO, and ARA are reportedly fighting alongside the junta against the Arakan Army. According to Muslim residents, this alliance has left only those who support the Myanmar junta and the aforementioned armed groups in control of the town.

(Photo: Muslim gunmen participating in the Myanmar junta/Social network)

31/07/2024

Urgent Appeal for Donors to Repair and Maintain Monasteries in Arakan in a Timely Manner

Border News Agency
Buthidaung, July 31.

The abbot Buddhist monks have stated that they need donors to help rebuild and maintain the monasteries that were destroyed by the Myanmar junta during the current phase of the Arakan war. Many of these monasteries were damaged by airstrikes, drones, and heavy weapons used by the Myanmar junta.

The monks emphasize that these monasteries are in urgent need of repair. If left without maintenance, the buildings may be gradually destroyed.

"Currently, it is necessary to cover the roofs with tarpaulins to protect against rain. Without these repairs, the structures could suffer further damage once the rainy season ends. We need to ensure that the roofs are temporarily covered with tarpaulins before proceeding with permanent repairs. Donors are urgently needed for this work," an abbot monk from Buthidaung township told BNA.

Most of the monasteries in Buthidaung town were destroyed and burned by the Myanmar junta and individuals trained by them. These groups also removed and destroyed the monasteries' equipment, according to the abbots.

At this phase of the Arakan war, the Myanmar junta has spread false information and propaganda to target and destroy Buddhist monasteries and schools. They have also incited actions against Rakhine Buddhist monks.

The Myanmar junta deliberately conducted airstrikes on these buildings, knowing that many people and internally displaced persons (IDPs) were sheltered there, in order to increase suffering. Their actions were intentional and aimed at causing harm. The junta shows no respect for religion and uses it solely for their own interests. If they were truly religious, they would not destroy religious buildings, an abbot told BNA.

During the Arakan Army's offensive to attack and capture Maungdaw town, the Myanmar junta is deliberately targeting and destroying the Myoma Buddhist Monastery, which houses the ancient and historic Mahakyan Buddha Image, according to Maungdaw residents.

Additionally, the junta intentionally fired weapons at ancient cultural heritage sites and historical pagodas in Mrauk-U town, as reported by the people of Arakan.

In addition, the Myanmar junta deliberately targeted and destroyed most of the monasteries in the cities conquered by the Arakan Army (AA) before withdrawing.

Reports indicate that hundreds of Buddhist monasteries have been destroyed and burned by the junta during the ongoing conflict. Consequently, donors are urgently needed to repair and maintain these monasteries.

(Photo: Shwekyin Monastery that was invaded and destroyed by Muslims armed by the Myanmar junta/CJ)

31/07/2024

''Bringing Light to Hidden Struggles''

Border News Agency - English Edition
Kyauktaw,July 31.

Farmers in Rakhine are struggling to enter the workforce due to fleeing from war and experiencing theft and destruction of agricultural equipment, according to the farmers.

Villagers in Rakhine say the military junta has entered their villages, stealing and destroying agricultural equipment, seeds, fertilizers, and household items.

Additionally, land mines, unexploded ordnance, drones, artillery, and aerial attacks by the military junta in the fields are preventing farmers from engaging in agricultural activities.

A displaced farmer from Chaung Na Myaing Village, Sittwe Township, shared this situation with Border News Agency.

"The junta forcibly abducted villagers, so we had to flee. We fled about a month ago. We left behind rice, fertilizers, and farming machines. Now we have nothing left; everything was stolen by the junta and some collaborators who demolished our house and took everything."

During the Rakhine conflict, the military junta entered urban areas and villages, forcibly abducting and killing civilians, including farmers.

Residents of Rakhine state that the junta is blocking all transportation routes and restricting the import of goods, including agricultural equipment and fuel, making it difficult for farmers in Rakhine to work in agriculture.

Additionally, due to natural disasters, seeds were also damaged and lost. International aid is also not reaching them, leaving many farmers in Rakhine struggling to enter the agricultural workforce.

U Maung Hla Tha, a farmer from Rakhine, shared with Border News Agency the challenges farmers are currently facing.

"We can't even go near our village. We left behind cattle as well. If we cant farm, we will have no rice to eat. If farmers can't work, people will face food shortages. If farming is not possible in the coming years, everyone will suffer. The main issue is rice and paddy."

In the aftermath of the Rakhine conflict, the Arakan Army (AA) has taken control of most towns in Rakhine and established the Arakan People's Government, which is operational.

The Arakan People's Government has stated that it is working to assist farmers in Rakhine with agricultural equipment.

Many towns in Rakhine are facing natural disasters due to global climate change, causing damage and loss to paddy fields, crops, seeds, and food supplies, according to farmers.

Rakhine has over 1.3 million acres of agricultural land, with nearly 900,000 acres in Maungdaw and Sittwe districts. Although this land comprises 67% of Rakhine's total agricultural land, most of it is difficult to cultivate due to security concerns caused by armed conflict, according to farmers.

30/07/2024

Myanmar Junta Forces Destroy Myanmar Red Cross Office in Maungdaw

Border News Agency
Maungdaw, July 30

At the end of the last week of July, the Myanmar junta's armed forces, along with Muslim armed groups, invaded and destroyed the Myanmar Red Cross office in Maungdaw. The person in charge reported that they took many items, including medicine.

In the recent battle in Maungdaw city, the Myanmar junta forces and Muslim armed groups have been attacking the Arakan Army together. It is said that they have been seizing international humanitarian aid supplies, as well as stealing and destroying them.

Additionally, junta forces and Muslim armed groups have entered religious institutions, public buildings, and residential areas in downtown Maungdaw, resisting the Arakan Army, according to local residents.

The offices of the World Food Program and the International Committee of the Red Cross in Maungdaw Township were destroyed, and items and food supplies intended for humanitarian assistance were taken by the Myanmar junta and Muslim armed forces. It is also reported that the offices of international organizations and the United Nations office are being used as strongholds by these armed groups.

In addition, it is reported that schools, departmental offices including the fire station, and most residential buildings in the city have been broken into and destroyed. These places are reportedly being used as military bases by the Myanmar junta and Muslim armed organizations.

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'Bringing Light to the Hidden Struggles'' Border News Agency Kyauk Taw,July 18။ In Rakhine State, ongoing clashes between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Military Council have left civilians in dire need of humanitarian aid. Caught in the crossfire, many have not received adequate assistance. Muslim households in northern Rakhine State, once beneficiaries of international aid, are now left without any support. BNA interviewed Muslim war refugees in Kyauk Taw Township.

"Bringing Light to Hidden Struggles" Border News Agency Ponna Gyun.July 14. There are 166 families in this camp, with a total population of 679. Most of the refugees are from Ponna Gyun Township and Sittwe Township. The refugees come from various villages in Sittwe Township, including Byaing Pyu Village, Kyay Taw Village, Pike Se Village, Shwe Pyitha Village, King Maw Village, Kantaw Tokam Village, and Min Hla Village. Some evacuees from Ponna Gyun Town and some are also from Tang Khoe Village. With the arrival of the rainy season, children are falling ill, and some are suffering from diarrhea. Medicines are extremely scarce and six times more expensive than before, leaving us fearful of getting sick. People no longer have jobs. The war refugees had to leave their homes in a hurry, so they didn't bring anything with them, not even pots and pans for cooking and eating. That's why we and other organizations need to provide food and emergency aid such as medicines. Everyone is facing difficulties with shelter and food. A 40-kilo bag of rice costs over 100,000. The lack of employment is a significant challenge, especially with prices skyrocketing. Since it is the rainy season, the houses in our camp are not adequately sheltered. The war refugees are trying to create shelter on their own, but we do not have the financial resources to provide safe housing for them. All of us are still struggling amidst these difficulties. In Rakhine State, over 300,000 people have fled their homes due to ongoing fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Military Council Army, creating an urgent need for humanitarian aid. The Wa Taung War Refugee Camp in Kyauk Taw Township shelters refugees from the Mro minority tribe, including pregnant and nursing mothers. These women urgently need emergency aid, such as medicine, healthcare, and powdered milk. The pregnant women, many five months along, have not been able to take the contraceptive pills that are typically administere

If all internally displaced people are equal, why are the internally displaced people in Rakhine State not getting international aid? Interview Border News Agency Mrauk U,April 19. On February 1, 2021, after the military coup in Myanmar, armed clashes broke out across Myanmar. Fighting also took place in Rakhine State, which is located in the western part of Myanmar. Many people have had to leave their homes because of the fighting. Aid that could help the people who have fled their homes in Rakhine State has not yet arrived. International organizations have not yet been able to organize humanitarian aid for the war-torn people of Rakhine. In addition, there are very few statements from international organizations, including the UN, on the military council's targeted attacks on civilians and civilian buildings in Rakhine State. BNA conducted an interview with U Nandithara, an emergency relief charity, on this issue. If the war refugees are not allowed to return to their home, what difficulties may be experienced coming rainy season? Firstly, the shelter may become one of the difficulties. Now, it is summer. In summer, three families can live in one family house, but in the rainy season it is not so easy to live like that. Almost the entire community in Mrauk U Township is full of people fleeing the war, so it is not easy to accommodate such a large number of people. They will be difficult to live safe shelter. They will be very difficult to get dignified and safer living condition. This is one difficulties for them. Secondly, the food is another difficulty that I’ve just mentioned? Right now, this becomes a big threat, and we don't get international help, and we don't get any domestic help either. From these two groups, HDCO and ARH, I got news that they need some rice support. We don't get any help, because this rainy season, it will get worse, it will be more difficult to travel, the prices will rise more than before,

"The Burmese Junta has been oppressing us since the past.We were not colonized by the Arakan Army, Juntas have done this.'' Interview Border News Agency BNA,April 5. The Myanmar army is giving military training to young Muslims in the town of Butheedaung in northern Rakhine State. The Muslim youth did not want to attend military training, but the Myanmar army forced them to attend the training in various ways. On Feb 25, 2024, the Myanmar army arrested young Muslims in Buthidaung town and gave them military training. BNA interviewed a young man who attended military training.

"The Stategist threatened us that if we betrayed the army or the government or the country your families would also be arrested" Border News Agency (Interview) Buthidaung,March 24. The Myanmar’s People Military Service Law, which was enacted in 2010 but activated by the junta in February, means men ages 18 to 45 and women ages 18 to 35 can be drafted into the armed forces for two years. People in certain professions, such as doctors, must serve for three years. In the case of a national emergency, the military service could be extended to a total of five years. Currently, in Rakhine state, there are continuous battles between the coup army and the Arakan Army AA. Some young Muslims from Buthidaung township in northern Rakhine State and surrounding villages are being forced to attend military training. Some people from Buthidaung town are also fleeing to nearby villages. It has also been observed that the coup army has mobilized some civilians and tasked them with recruiting soldiers. The Myanmar army is giving military training to young Muslims in the town of Butheedaung in northern Rakhine State. The Muslim youth did not want to attend military training, but the Myanmar army forced them to attend the training in various ways. On Feb 25, 2024, the Myanmar army arrested young Muslims in Buthidaung town and gave them military training. BNA interviewed a young man who attended military training.

Confession of the second medical officer that Myanmar Army had destroyed the civilians' buildings such as Ma Ei bridge and Kyaukgyi Pauk bride in Rakhine State. Ann.March 17.

Myanmar Junta Trains and Arms Muslims in Rakhine Border News Agency Sittwe, March 12. It has been reported that Muslims in Rakhine have been provided military training and weapons by the Myanmar junta. The Muslim community asserts that these individuals are among the poor and manual laborers of the Muslim refugee camps and villages, as well as those who have been involved in stealing, looting, and other criminal activities. Border News Agency has learned that approximately five hundred Muslims are undergoing basic military training at the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps in Sittwe Township, Regional Military Headquarters. It was also observed that Colonel Kyaw Thu Ya, the Minister of Security and Border Affairs of the Rakhine State Military Junta, visited the location where the Muslims were receiving military training. As part of Operation 1027 by the three brotherhood alliance, which includes the Arakan Army (AA), the AA attacked and captured the Myanmar junta's Don Pike border guard station on the Maungdaw - Angu Maw road on November 13 last year in Rakhine. Since that day, the Myanmar junta has blocked land and waterways throughout Rakhine. However, the Arakan Army (AA) has continued to seize control of towns despite joint air-to-air attacks, rocket strikes, navy assaults, and drone bombings. During the ongoing Rakhine War, the Arakan Army (AA) has successfully attacked and captured the entire Paletwa region, along with the townships of Pauktaw, Minbra, Mrauk U, Kyauktaw, Myaybon, and Ponnagyun. As the Myanmar junta continues to lose control of townships, the international community is criticizing it for fueling armed ethnic conflicts in the region.

Myanmar Junta Provides Military Training to Muslims at Sittwe Regional Command Headquarters Border News Agency Sittwe, March 8. The Myanmar junta community has confirmed that Muslims are undergoing military training at the regional command headquarters in Sittwe Township. According to the Muslim community, those receiving training include impoverished individuals, manual laborers living in Muslim refugee camps and villages in Sittwe Township, as well as individuals who have committed acts of robbery and theft. The Border News Agency has reported that approximately five hundred Muslims are receiving basic military training at the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps in Sittwe Township, Regional Military Headquarters. Additionally, the Minister of Security and Border Affairs of the Rakhine State Myanmar junta, Colonel Kyaw Thu Ya, was observed visiting the location where the Muslims were undergoing military training. Muslims undergoing military training have been observed speaking to each other in languages common among Muslims. In a video footage, one Muslim undergoing training was heard saying, "I'll do it anyway if I'm told not to do it. I'll get money." As part of Operation 1027, the three brotherhood alliance, including the Arakan Army (AA), launched an attack and captured the Myanmar junta's Don Pike border guard station on the Maungdaw-Angu Maw road on November 13 last year in Rakhine. Following this incident, the Myanmar junta has imposed blockades on land and waterways throughout Rakhine. Despite facing joint air-to-air attacks, rocket fire, drone bombs, and navy assaults by the junta, the Arakan Army (AA) has continued to seize control of towns one after another. During this ongoing Rakhine war, the Arakan Army (AA) has successfully attacked and captured the entire Paletwa region, along with the towns of Pauktaw, Minbra, Mrauk U, Kyauktaw, Myaybon, and Ponnagyun.

''I heard continuous gunshots. We can't sleep well at night because of the gunshots. We had to hear gunshots 24 hours. We can hear gunshots from here now, but it's very far away. I feel safer living here.'' Border News Agency - English Edition Mrauk U,December 29. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

''From here, we could hear the gunfire, but we were far away, so we aren't too afraid.'' Border News Agency - English Edition Mrauk U,December 29. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

''If there are fights like this, it will not be easy for us to go home.'' Border News Agency - English Edition Mrauk U,December 28. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

''We have no money. We have no food.'' Border News Agency - English Edition Mrauk U,December 28. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

''South ward of Mrauk Oo town (1) family; 2 groups from Myo Oo Gaung IDP camp came here. In one morning today, a total of 50 people moved to this monastery. More may come.'' Mrauk U,December 28. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

''If the soldiers come, we are very afraid. We had to go into our houses and hide because the soldiers would arrest people if they saw them on the street. The day we ran away, we heard that people who had returned from the harvest were being arrested, so we didn't dare to go back home, so we went to sleep in the monastery in our village.'' Border News Agency - English Edition Mrauk U.December 28. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that the Military Council Army has been shooting with heavy weapons and air strike since December 24, 2023, and residents of Mrauk Oo have been killed and injured. Residents of Mrauk Oo say that within three days, 14 innocent civilians were killed and 22 injured when the Military Council troops deliberately opened fire into the city. The Military Council troops deliberately fired heavy weapons and drones, and residential houses and buildings were also damaged, including Mrauk Oo Archaeological Museum, Mrauk Oo Hospital, and the school. Because of this, tens of thousands of people living in Mrauk Oo are fleeing to safer shelters, and more than 700 people have come to seek shelter in the monastery of Kyaun Dwin Gone village which is situated in Mrauk Oo township. Border News Agency was able to conduct interviews on December 27, 2023 with the people who moved to Kyaung Dwin Gone village.

မြန်မာရွှေ့ပြောင်းအလုပ်သမားတွေရဲ့လက်ရှိအခြေ အနေ BNA(အင်တာဗျူး) ဘန်ကောက်၊ဇွန် ၁၂။ မြန်မာရွှေ့ပြောင်းအလုပ်သမားတွေရဲ့လက်ရှိအခြေ အနေတွေကို ရခိုင်ရွှေ့ပြောင်းအလုပ်သမားများအဖွဲ့ကဒါရိုက်တာကိုနိုင်အောင်အောင်ကို BNAက မေးမြန်းထားပါတယ်။

''What we face in our daily life in the world's largest Rohingyas refugees camp " BNA(Interveiw) Teknaf, June 9 Hello everyone I am Mohammed Arif A rohingya youth and Humanitarian Worker , From the world largest Rohingyas refugees camp, today I am so thankful to the ( BNA Border News Agency ) for giving such a great chance to raise my voice against the injustice we face in our daily life in the largest Rohingyas refugees camp in Bangladesh. Today I want to speak up about the ongoing crisis faced by our community in the refugee camp, Every day brings new difficulties that threaten our survival. One of the biggest problems we face is the lack of sufficient food. The small amount of money we receive, about $8 per person, is not enough to meet our basic nutritional needs. This means that we are constantly hungry and struggling to get enough to eat. Unfortunately, the assistance provided by organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP) has been limited and unable to address the full extent of our needs. Another major issue is the lack of educational opportunities for our children. They are being denied the chance to receive a proper education, which is crucial for their future. Within the camp, there is no formal education or resources available, making it extremely challenging for our children to learn and develop the skills they need to build a better life. The situation is particularly difficult for women and girls among us. They face various forms of violence, exploitation, and a lack of specialized healthcare services. These women and girls live in fear and do not have adequate protection or support to ensure their safety and well-being. Furthermore, the camp suffers from a lack of proper security measures, leaving us vulnerable to threats such as violence, theft, and harassment. Our constant fear for our safety compounds the already challenging circumstances we face on a daily basis. While the WFP provides some assistance with food, we are in desperate n

How are Kaman students being discriminated in Sittwe?

How are Kaman students being discriminated in Sittwe? BNA (interview) Sittwe, June 8. Thousands of schools were destroyed in Rakhine due to the storm Mocha that hit on May 14. Among them, the schools in the Rakhine state capital Sittwe were the most damaged. Among them are villages inhabited by Kaman Muslims. The Kamans, who belong to the Rakhine tribe, worship Islam, so since the 2012 ethnic and religious violence in Rakhine state the Kaman people are suffering various kind of discriminations. The Kaman people say that the young Kaman students have been discriminated against even in their basic human rights, such as the right to free education. Maung Nay San Lin, a young student, told BNA regarding how Kaman students are being discriminated in Sittwe. #BNA #interview #Kaman_people #muslim#student##Right_to_ education#discrimination#

Arakan Sagawar ရဲ့ရေဒီယိုအစီအစဥ်

Arakan Sagawar ရဲ့ရေဒီယိုအစီအစဥ် BNA (ရေဒီယို) မောင်တော၊ဧပြီ ၁၉။ Rakhine State's News-You-Can-Use Talk Show. A weekly curated news and talk radio program and podcast with episodes in Rohingya languages. The show promotes social cohesion and reconciliation in Rakhine State, creating a space for dialogue on ethnic and religious diversity. ရခိုင်ပြည်ရဲ့ News-You-Can-Use Talk Show နှစ်ပတ်တကြိမ် သတင်းအစီအစဥ်၊စကားပြောရေဒီယိုအစီအစဥ်နဲ့ အသံ podcastတွေကို မွတ်ဆလင်ဘာသာ စ ကားနဲ့ တင်ဆက်ထားတာဖြစ်ပါတယ်။ Episode - 3 မှာတော့ --- - စစ်ကောင်စီက အကျဥ်းသူ/သား ၃၀၀၀ ကျော်ကို ခံဝန်နဲ့ လွတ်ငြိမ်းခွင့်ပေး။ - လားရှိးမြို သင်္ကြန်မဏ္ဍပ်အနီး ဗုံးပေါက်ကွဲမှုကြောင့် လူ ၆ ဦး သေဆုံး ။ - ပဇီကြီးကျေးရွာ လေကြောင်းတိုက်ခိုက်ခံခဲ့ရမှုဖြစ်စဉ်အတွင်း သေဆုံးသူ ၁၇၁ ဦးအထိရှိလာ။ - တိုင်းမ်မဂ္ဂဇင်းကြီး၏ ၂၀၂၃ ကမ္ဘာ့သြဇာလွှမ်းမိုးမှုအရှိဆုံးပုဂ္ဂိုလ် ၁၀၀ စာရင်းတွင် ဗိုလ်ချုပ်မှူးကြီးမင်းအောင်လှိင်ပါဝင် ။ - စစ်အသုံးစရိတ် အမြင့်ဆုံးရောက်ရှိ။ - သင်္ကြန်ကာလအတွ

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