Escalating Armed Conflict and Its Toll on Arakan
Phone and internet communication blackouts continued in several townships of Arakan, and the availability of electricity in urban areas was minimal. Local transportation and trade remained difficult.
Arakan Faces Military Strikes, Economic Decline, and Health Emergencies
The junta military then fortified villages at the gateway to Sittwe. On September 4, the MNDAA, TNLA, and AA were declared terrorist organizations by the junta.
Rising Civilian Casualties, Economic Turmoil, and Humanitarian Crises in Arakan State
“We have received reliable information that two AA soldiers were subjected to various forms of torture by the CNF/CNA. The CNF/CNA asked the two AA soldiers to testify as they wished,” said U Khaing Thukha, spokesperson of the AA.
“We saw some homes that were destroyed in the junta airstrike. We don’t know exactly the extent of the damage. No one remains in the village; all villagers have fled to safer locations since the fighting broke out in the area,” said a Muslim man in Maungdaw.
Humanitarian Aid Blocked and Destroyed in Arakan Amidst Rising Conflict
To start with the AA-SAC armed clashes, on June 3, the Myanmar military and AA clashed near the popular beach town of Ngapali. Two days later, AA fighters advanced toward Thandwe's Ma Zin airport.
“The AA authorized persons gave shelter and food to those who fled the battle zones to AA-controlled areas, without any discrimination to their religion or race. The AA officials have arranged their accommodation and food items with necessary care,” said a person assisting in the rescue operations of those Muslims from the conflict localities to the media on May 12.
Crisis in Arakan: A Look at April’s Challenges
Arakan politics during April were primarily dominated by news related to armed conflicts, including casualties, surrenders, atrocities, displacements, inspections, military exercises, reinforcement, recruitment, and propaganda from the junta council (SAC authority).
Amidst Intensifying Battles, the Arakan Rebels Gain Momentum in Arakan
In the politics of Arakan, the ULA/AA has successfully captured nine major towns, and military tension is still rising. AA’s offensives reportedly continue in several areas like Buthidaung, Maungdaw, Ann, and Taunggoke.
Social Disruption: Junta Restrictions and Arakan Exodus
High levels of armed tensions in Arakan politics were evident throughout February. As of February 29, the AA had captured six major towns, including Paletwa, Pauktaw, Kyauktaw, Minbya, Myebone, and Mrauk-U, along with several other small towns, particularly in the northern and central parts of the state.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Arakan | Frontline Escalations
This report is part of the CAS's monthly series, which delves into four key areas of the state of Arakan. The first section addresses political concerns, including the armed revolution, junta activities, and issues of political freedom. The second examines the state's economic climate, focusing on rising prices, declining demand, foreign direct investment, and border trade.
Arakan in Crisis: Unraveling the Political Turmoil of December
This report is part of the CAS's monthly series, which delves into four key areas of the state of Arakan. The first section addresses political concerns, including the armed revolution, junta activities, and issues of political freedom. The second examines the state's economic climate, focusing on rising prices, declining demand, foreign direct investment, and border trade.
Arakan Under Siege: Widespread Insecurity as Arakan Conflicts Intensify
This report is part of the CAS's monthly series, which delves into four key areas of the state of Rakhine. The first section addresses political concerns, including the armed revolution, junta activities, and issues of political freedom.
A Month of Turmoil: Political Maneuvers and Civic Strain in Arakan
This report is part of the CAS's monthly series, which delves into four key areas of the state of Rakhine. The first section addresses political concerns, including the armed revolution, junta activities, and issues of political freedom.
About four months after fighting resumed between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan Army (AA) in western Myanmar’s Rakhine State, junta forces are increasingly resorting to airstrikes and artillery barrages against civilian populations, amid reported losses on the ground.
Just 20 months after a de facto ceasefire between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), a series of armed clashes resumed in three locations in northern Rakhine, and another one in its neighboring southern Chin state’s Paletwa.
JWhile the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March. As the twoarmed parties are in a lack of trust toward each other, the reinforcements of the military force and silent confrontation become the affairs of politics. For example, neither the junta has a clear date for its sham election, nor the ULA has a decisive stand on election issues.
In comparison between Cyclone Nargis and Mocha, the military regimes’ responses, and actions towards the cyclones’ management in short and long-term perspectives can be seen as not too different. Their own actions for emergency responses and rehabilitation processes remain insufficient in certain factors that lead the affected communities to be more harmful.
The Rakhine State in Myanmar offers immense potential for foreign direct investment (FDI) owing to its strategic location, abundant natural resources, and diverse opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, fishery, tourism, oil and gas, and services. In this context, it is essential to examine the major investments made by China and India in Rakhine State to understand their implications for the local stakeholders.
While the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March. As the twoarmed parties are in a lack of trust toward each other,...
While the junta’s forces and Arakan Army (AA) are now in an informal truce, the news of the registration of the political parties in Rakhine have become more prominent in March.
In February 2023, both tensions and relaxation could be seen in politics in Rakhine State. Tensions between the Arakan Army, and junta forces happened due after the junta forces' reinforcement such as military types of equipment, patrol and,...
Just 20 months after a de facto ceasefire between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), a series of armed clashes resumed in three locations in northern Rakhine,...
