Highlights of Arakan History

Internet Shutdown Begins in Nine Townships of Rakhine State

On This Day in Arakan History ၊ June 18, 1989 June 18, 1989, marks a significant moment of linguistic and political restructuring, as the military junta—the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC)—enacted the Adaptation of Expressions Law (SLORC Law No. 15/89). This law officially changed the English names of several states, divisions, and cities, including the transition from Arakan State to Rakhine State. While the name in the Burmese language remained the same, the

On This Day in Arakan History ၊ June 15, 1986 June 15, 1986, stands as a defiant moment in the annals of resistance, marking the day the Communist Party of Arakan (CPA) launched a daring urban raid to briefly occupy the town of Minbya. While much of the 1980s struggle was confined to rugged frontiers, this operation brought the war directly into a major administrative heartland. For a few intense hours, the CPA flag replaced the central military’s banner, shattering the ill

On This Day in Arakan History ၊ June 8, 1961 8 June 1961 marks a high point of ethnic political unity in the post-independence period. On this day, Arakanese leaders: U Maung Oo Kyaw and U Thar Htun joined other non-Burman nationalities at the Taunggyi Conference to present the Federal Draft, or Shan Principles, to the government of U Nu. The proposal sought to reform the 1947 Constitution by establishing a genuine federal system, including recognition of an “Arakan State” as

Arakan Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Twan Mrat Naing Arrives in Arakan

The 2012 Communal Violence in Rakhine State Begins

Arakan League for Democracy (ALD) Wins 1990 Election

Arakanese Scholar U San Tha Aung Passes Away

Myanmar Cyclone Strikes Arakan Coast

Arakan Army Captures Buthidaung Town

Powerful Cyclone Mocha Strikes Rakhine Coast

Rakhine Nationalities Development Party (RNDP) Is Founded

National United Party of Arakan (NUPA) Is Established

Arakan National Convention Held in Kyaukphyu; Arakan Army Vice-Chief of Staff Attends

Rakhine Investigation Commission Submits Report to President Thein Sein's Government

Arakan Army is Born