Junta destroys over 150 buildings in Arakan over past year: AA

 DMG NewsroomJunta destroys over 150 buildings in Arakan over past year: AA - Development Media Group

14 November 2024, Sittwe

The Arakkha Army (AA) has reported that 153 buildings in Arakan State were destroyed over the past year due to airstrikes and artillery shellings by the military junta.

According to an AA statement released on November 13, the one-year anniversary of the resumption of fighting in Arakan State, the destroyed or damaged buildings included universities, hospitals, clinics, schools and religious buildings.

Among the buildings destroyed were 12 hospitals, 30 schools, 70 Buddhist monasteries, one Christian church, two mosques, 21 markets, and 17 government offices.

An Arakanese youth from Kyauktaw Township said: "It is shameful that the regime has destroyed public infrastructure and religious buildings. Such acts strip the junta of any remaining honour or dignity in the eyes of the world."

Civilians displaced by the fighting have taken shelter at religious buildings that were subsequently targeted by the regime in some cases. Junta air raids have inflicted numerous civilian casualties.

On November 10, the junta launched airstrikes on the Myaseinyaung Pagoda and the Lanma Buddhist Monastery in Buthidaung Township, wounding five civilians including one monk.

On November 2, four internally displaced people (IDPs) were killed and two others including the abbot injured in a junta air attack on a monastery in Pyar Thar Village, Maungdaw Township.

One woman from Ramree Town said: "The regime often targets religious buildings and schools, killing or wounding many civilians taking shelter in those buildings. The regime is violating international law without any regard for the Geneva Conventions. It only targets public infrastructure and civilians, not military positions."

As the regime continues to struggle on the battlefield in Arakan State, it has ramped up its aerial bombardment campaign, intensifying attacks on civilian populations.

Arakan Army did not arrest six Bangladeshis

On November 13, 2024, RFA Burmese News reported a story titled  "AA Detains Six Bangladeshi

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Nationals."   The report claimed that on November 13, 2024, the Arakan Army detained six Bangladeshi nationals aboard two ships carrying construction materials traveling across the Naf River toward Saint Martin Island in the Bay of Bengal. We respectfully inform that this report is incorrect, and the Arakan Army did not make any arrests or detentions.

Khaing Thukha 
ULA/AA Spokesperson 
November 14, 2024

Fierce Fighting In Arakan

 Fighting continues in Myanmar's western Rakhine region or in Arakan.The United Nations has also informed that over two million people in the coming year may face famine due to Myanmar Army's cut off supplies.

Meanwhile fierce fighting between Arakan Army and  Myanmar army is spreading to towns in the Arakan region, where China's investments are located.

The towns in the Arakan are being captured one by one, and the Arakan Army is fighting to liberate the entire Arakan from Myanmar.

Eighty percent of the territory of Arakan has already been seized by the Arakan Army nowadays.

However, Chinese economic zones and cities where Chinese investments are located are being left out of the situation, and Arakan Army is facing air attacks by Myanmar Army.

Whatever the circumstances, the commander of the Arakan Army has clearly stated that he will seize control of the entire Arakan and build it at least at the level of a confederation with Myanmar.

More than two million Arakanese are likely to face famine in Arakan

 According to the latest statement by the United Nations, it is known that more than two million people are likely to face famine in the Rakhine region  or Arakan in the western part of Myanmar.

After the fierce fighting between the Myanmar army and the Arakan Army, trade activities in the region were completely stopped.

The Burmese army has blocked all trade routes leading to towns and villages in Rakhine or Arakan.

It is known that more than two million people are suffering from food shortages and shortages of medicine.

The Burmese army is killing Rakhine or Arakanese people in various ways with cowardice in order to win the war.

Food cuts, bombings and killings are being carried out by Myanmar Army at a rapid pace.

At the same time, hunger and war continue.

The death toll of children, mothers, and the elderly is increasing every day.

International aid has also been blocked by the Burmese military, and aid has not reached the people of Rakhine for years.

Despite many difficulties, the people of Rakhine are struggling to survive.

However, they find that their efforts are treated differently by the Burmese military and resource-exploiting China.

Rohingya armed group embushes Arakan Army, killing one and injuring six

  It is reported that on 5/10/2024,one of Arakan Army's soldiers is killed and six others are injured when a terrorist Rohingya armed group RSO embushes 

 Arakan Army's troop that is doing security on the Myanmar-Bangladesh Border after controlling entire borderline.

When every armed group in Myanmar is fighting against military regime, wonderfully Rohingya's armed groups are not but as proxy for Myanmar Military.

This is to say that they are different kind of people of beyond Myanmar. 

Myanmar Army Bombs Arakan at Bangladesh border

 On the evening of 2/10/2014, the Burmese or Myanmar Army plane bombed a refugee camp in the northern part of Arakan or

Rakhine State bordering Bangladesh twice, killing four people and injuring two including a monk.

There are over 80 Buddhish Monks who are killed since Military coup across Myanmar but no religious organization speaks even MaBaTha which is Buddhish organization instituted under the Myanmar Regime.

Arakan call on International to put end China's bully

 Forgotten by world's leaders, northern Rakhine  or Arakan has been without electricity, internet, and medical care for decades.

Thousands of people have been killed in a month after the Burmese military bombardment.

The situation is bad because China is also selling weapons and aircraft to the Myanmar Army and lets them to attack on Arakan.

Therefore, People of Rakhine call on International  to put an end  China's involvement in political dishonesty in Myanmar.

Arakan Army Hands Over Bangladeshi Nationals To Bangladesh

 Press Release on the Rescue and Transfer of 16 Bangladeshi Nationals Abandoned at Sea After a Pirate Attack in the Bay of Bengal into the Hands of Border Guard Bangladesh

October 14, 2024

Regarding the above press release, the incident occurred as follows:
1.  Fourteen fishermen from Parhartuli Islampur (a.k.a. Shaharnoronorgor), Cox’s Bazar City, Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.
2.  One fisherman from Sapinpinsori Village, Teknaf City, Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.
3.  One fisherman from Fecharika Village, Cox’s Bazar City, Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.

A total of 16 fishermen aboard a motorboat left to fish in the Bay of Bengal on September 28, 2024, at around 9 a.m. Their fishing expedition, led by Hamaar Ulaas, was to last approximately two weeks. However, after about one week, on October 4, 2024, around 6 p.m., their boat was attacked by a group of about 60 armed Bengali pirates. The pirates captured the fishermen and seized their motorboat. The pirate group, equipped with three motorboats, robbed the fishermen’s vessel.

The unidentified armed pirates threatened the fishermen with firearms. The fishermen were beaten with guns and batons, and all their money, phones, fuel, food supplies, rice, oil, salt, and fishing equipment were taken. The pirates detained Hamaar Ulaas and the fishermen for two days inside the boat's hold without food or water.

On October 7, 2024, around 4 a.m., the pirates planned to abandon them near Kyaukpandu Beach, Maungdaw, Arakan. However, the Arakan Coast Guard spotted the boat at around 6:30 a.m. on the same day. The coast guard successfully rescued Hamaar Ulaas and the 16 fishermen. The injured individuals, who had suffered beatings from the pirates, received medical treatment and were cared for.

Subsequently, the authorities contacted the relevant Bangladeshi officials, and on October 14, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., the 16 rescued individuals were safely handed over to the Bangladesh Border Guard and the police at Shaporir Port, Bangladesh.

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" Fact-Checking and Incident Analysis Report" on the Incident near Maungdaw Town, Arakan on August 5, 2024

This report has been analyzed and written by the ULA/AA Research Team. The primary objective ohttps://t.me/khaingthukha/1344f this report is to document the basic information related to the incidents near Maungdaw, verify the details, analyze the actual circumstances, and examine potential perpetrators and those possibly involved from a research perspective.

This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of the complex situation on the ground in Maungdaw and is hoped to contribute to the pursuit of truth and justice for those affected by this incident.,

Advance Notice and Emergency Announcement Regarding Maungdaw Township In Arakan

 Advance Notice and Emergency Announcement Regarding Maungdaw Township

June 16, 2024

The Arakan Army has completely seized nearly all the SAC’s military camps in Maungdaw Township, located near the Bay of Bengal. Surrounding and cutting off the remaining SAC’s camps in and around Maungdaw Township have also been accomplished.

The SAC force has long been using Maungdaw Township as a base for military operations and has prepared extensively for urban warfare. As further assaults on these remaining camps are imminent, residents of Maungdaw Township are urged to avoid staying in areas such as roads and houses from which the SAC forces have fortified positions, the locations which could be targeted by the snipers from top of the buildings, and any place where the SAC forces are present.

Due to concerns for the safety of the residents of Maungdaw, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army urgently advises all residents to evacuate Maungdaw  immediately, starting from 9 PM on June 16, 2024.

United League of Arakan