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News Analysis ၊ September 5, 2026 ARSA and RSO Islamic Militant inside Bangladesh (photocrd) The numbers tell a story that is hard to dismiss. When a research report claims that more than 90 percent of the 10,000 militants belonging to ARSA and RSO are living inside refugee camps in Bangladesh, it moves the debate from speculation to a measurable reality. This is not a minor detail. It is a structural flaw in how the humanitarian crisis along the border has been managed. For

News Analysis ၊ September 2, 2026 Min Aung Hlaing during his speech in parliament and a killed woman with her child due to air attacks in Gwa on August 13, 2026 (photocrd) The announcement of a "peace plan" often signals a turning point, a moment when guns fall silent and dialogue takes precedence. Yet, when such a plan is measured not by agreements signed but by civilian casualties sustained, its true character is laid bare. The 100-day peace initiative, declared on April 20

News Analysis ၊ August 21, 2026 Covers of two Al Jazeera's reports (photocrd) The currency of misinformation is devaluing the truth, and in the complex theatre of conflict, the most dangerous weapon is often not the bullet, but the narrative. When a global media platform with the reach of Al Jazeera chooses to broadcast one-sided allegations, it does not merely report events; it actively constructs a reality that can destabilize regions and fuel hatred. The recent two-part vi

News Analysis ၊ August 19, 2026 Escaped women and children from the village (photocrd) Survivors have recounted the brutal torture and execution of at least 70 men by Myanmar military personnel in Byain Phyu, a village on the outskirts of Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, between May 29 and 31, 2024. The massacre, described as an act of retaliation, has left the village destroyed and its surviving residents scattered in displacement camps, hoping to one day return. Accord

News Analysis ၊ August 17, 2026 On August 10, 2026, at 01:20 PM, after the military council conducted an airstrike near Dhammaraungzar Monastery in Kyaukgyi Ward, Thandwe Township, Thandwe District (photocrd) The calendar marks August as a month of transition, yet for the people on the ground, it has become a marker of relentless dread. The recent acceleration of aerial assaults is not a random act of warfare; it is a calculated strategy of coercion. When a ruling body resort

News Analysis ၊ August 14, 2026 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Indigenous Communities Asking for Recognition (photocrd) The recent remarks by Dhaka's home minister on August 11 have stirred fresh debate across regional media. His core argument was simple: everyone living within Bangladesh's borders is simply a Bangladeshi, and there is no separate indigenous identity. On the surface, this sounds like a call for unity. But when you scratch beneath the surface, the statemen

News Analysis ၊ August 13, 2026 Security Expert Lt Col Ujjual Abhishek Jha and Islamist Terrorist Training (photocrd) The Rakhine-Chittagong corridor has transformed from a region of ethnic grievance into a transnational security crisis where state actors, foreign powers, and militant networks engage in a dangerous game of strategic manipulation. Lt Col Ujjual Abhishek Jha's recent comprehensive analysis reveals how Bangladesh's 2024 political transition created a security va

Bay of Bengal Post Promotes Unfounded Claims by Terrorist ARSA Working in Collusion with the Military Junta

News Analysis ၊ August 11, 2026 Bridge in Paletwa as a part of Kaladan Project (photocrd) The morning of August 11, 2026, began with terror in Paletwa as a Myanmar junta fighter jet dropped two bombs near the town's entrance, wounding two young civilians—19-year-old Ma Htwe Sein and 13-year-old schoolgirl Ma San Thar Htike—both suffering shrapnel injuries to their right legs. This attack is part of an escalating aerial campaign that has also targeted Thandwe, Mrauk-U, and An

News Analysis ၊ August 8, 2026 Counter-terrorism analyst Abu Obaidha Arin during his presentation (photocrd) During a recent press briefing hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia (FCC) on political developments in Bangladesh—particularly concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—a critical issue regarding the Arakan-Bangladesh border came to light. In his presentation, counter-terrorism analyst Abu Obaidha Arin stated: “You can understand the ARSA, RSA

News Analysis ၊ August 3, 2026 Accusations without evidence are not analysis; they are propaganda. Mohammad Jamil Khan’s recent series on the drug trade between Myanmar and Bangladesh fails this basic test. His narrative conveniently pins the entire crisis on one actor—the Arakan Army—while ignoring the elephant in the room: the Myanmar military and others. This is not a slip; it is a deliberate distortion. Let us dissect his claims. First, he alleges that the AA uses drugs t

HRW Vs HDCO: An Analytical Assessment of Htan Shauk Khan Incident

A Dangerous Misreading of Arakan Politics: How Mr. Ronan Lee Ignores Both History and Reality

News Analysis ၊ May 30, 2026 India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, China, on Aug. 31, 2025. (Credit: Narendra Modi) The invitation given to Min Aung Hlaing is a risky move. The junta chief is now visiting India for five days starting May 30, 2026. India is a big power next to Myanmar, but China remains the bigger player with a dominant role in Myanmar’s polit

The Htan Shauk Khan Incident: What The Diplomat Reveals

News Analysis ၊ By Warazein ၊ May 15, 2026 Muslim Youths in camps and RSO members in Bangladesh (Photo - internet) The recent killings inside the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, followed by formal statements and counter-accusations by armed Rohingya organizations, should serve as yet another warning that parts of the camps have evolved far beyond purely humanitarian spaces. What was once presented primarily as a refugee crisis has, over time, developed into a fa

News Analysis ၊ May 6, 2026 The current conditions within our townships have evolved beyond a struggle for political rights into a desperate fight for fundamental survival. Comprehensive surveys conducted by the Humanitarian and Development Coordination Office (HDCO) across six townships in early 2025 reveal a society on the verge of systemic collapse. While the spirit of the people remains unbroken, essential pillars of life water, health, and livelihoods lie in ruins. The H

News Analysis ၊ May 3, 2026 The military and political landscape of northern Arakan has stabilized under the control of the Arakan Army (AA). However, activities within refugee camps across the border in Bangladesh are emerging as a grave challenge to border stability. Specifically, the complex relationship between Bangladesh authorities and Muslim armed groups is severely undermining regional security. According to a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) published o

Myanmar Military Will Not Be Able to Come Back to Arakan: Myanmar Expert Argues

News Analysis ၊ April 19, 2026 The accusations made by Fortify Rights (FR) on April 9 regarding the "Htan Shauk Khan" incident in Buthidaung Township against the Arakan Army (AA) appear to be based on fabricated data and bias rather than credible evidence. This article aims to respond to these claims by highlighting the lack of factual basis and the underlying motives of the organization. Unverified Interviews and Self-Serving Motives Fortify Rights’ reports are built on inte