Opinions

Aung Naing Lin, Opinion, November 9, 2026 AI creation about the commentary's coverphoto Bangladesh and Arakan are two neighbouring regions with a long history of political, economic, and cultural connections. Their relationship should not be understood only through today's refugee crisis, border security concerns, or religious differences. A broader historical view shows that the two regions developed alongside each other, shared commercial and cultural links, and influenced

Extremism and the Security Balance along the Naf River

Kyaw Zan, Opinion, October 25, 2026 Dictator-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing and current military leader Ye Win Oo (photocrd) The remarks by Chinese Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun on the necessity of granting “high autonomous status” to national minorities in Myanmar have become a subject of political debate. His remarks during the recent Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) ceremony should be understood as a friendly gesture from a neighboring c

Kyaw Zan, Opinion, October 22, 2026 Muslim soldiers in Arakan Army conducting social activities in Buthidaung (photocrd) Arakan has been home to different religious communities for many centuries, including Muslims. Historical records from the Mrauk-U Kingdom show that Muslims held different positions in society, serving as guards, royal advisers, poets, and craftsmen, while others lived as ordinary people or slaves. This suggests that Muslim society in old Arakan was divided

Kyaw Zan, Opinion, October 10, 2026 Chinese and Indian investment sites (photocrd) Myanmar’s ongoing military offensives in Arakan are creating serious security challenges for local communities and threatening the implementation of major Chinese and Indian investment projects. Since the beginning of the so-called “4926 Operation” in early September 2026, the Myanmar military junta has continued its offensives around Sittwe and Kyaukphyu, seeking to regain lost territories. Ho

Kyaw Zan, Opinion, October 4, 2026 Recent Kyauktaw's killing and Min Aung Hlaing with his pilot (photocrd) The Myanmar military’s latest air attack on Kyauktaw’s Indian Market, which reportedly killed 50 civilians and injured around 60 others, has shocked the international community. The attack became headline news across major international media outlets. At least 30 well-known media organizations, including Reuters, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, reported on t

Aung Naing Lin, Opinion, October 1, 2026 Three Junta's military warships seen on February 8, 2024 during the Kyauktaw's Kissapanadi river incident (photo@aainfodesk) On September 28, in the mass killing at the India Market in Kyauktaw, 50 innocent civilians were killed and around 60 others were injured. Domestic and international observers unanimously criticized and condemned the incident as a disgusting and heartbreaking act that is unacceptable in the civilized world. Howev

Silent Graves and the Kyauktaw Massacre: Hidden from the World’s Gaze

The Kyauktaw Massacre: Another Mass Killing by Myanmar’s Fascist Military in Arakan

Opinion, September 29, 2026 Kyauktaw massacre site seen from a bird’s-eye view (photocrd) In our Arakan land, thousands of our Arakan brothers and sisters, grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces have already been killed by the ground, naval, and air forces of the invading Bamar fascist military council. Because they invaded Arakan with overwhelming force, people encountered along their military columns, whether women, men, or children, were killed like chic

Kyaw Zan ၊ Opinion ၊ September 28, 2026 Kyautaw's Indian market being burned after junta air attacks (photocrd) The Myanmar junta’s latest air attack on civilians in Arakan shows once again how dangerous the war has become for ordinary people. At around 12 PM on September 28, 2026, Myanmar junta air forces attacked the Indian market near Kyauktaw town, a populated civilian area. According to the information available so far, at least 33 civilians, including women and children

Aung Naing Lin, Opinion, September 16, 2026 With the Junta's Arakan Offensive, Revolutionary People Need to Be Aware of the Ethnic and Religious Incitement Since the unjust military coup in 2021, the violent military led by Min Aung Hlaing, which has been facing opposition and resistance from people across the entire country, has continued to lose most of the country's territory to this day. Although in recent months, due to assistance from some foreign countries and forced r

Kyaw Zan ၊ Opinion ၊ September 11, 2026 An AI photograph aimed at future development. (photocrd) In his 1776 book The Wealth of Nations, Scottish economist Adam Smith pointed out that expanding access to trade and markets is one of the key factors in the development and prosperity of a country or region. Western countries that followed and practiced ideas along these lines subsequently became wealthy and prosperous, developed strong military and political power, and came to

Opinion ၊ September 5, 2026 Chin and Arakan Leaders Meet (photocrd) Recently, discussions have been observed on internet pages regarding an article posted on August 16 by the 'Global Arakan Network' (GAN). In reality, GAN is not a media outlet representing any political organization or force; it is merely a platform established by overseas Arakanese patriots, coming together to advocate for the interests of Arakan. The GAN English version has been operational for some time, w

Through the Storm: How Arakan’s People Are Building Beyond Survival

Opinion ၊ August 7, 2026 Min Aung Hlaing During His Visit to Thailand (photocrd) The military chief has been busy. Since the questionable election early last year, he has travelled to India, China, Laos, and Thailand. On the surface, this looks like normal diplomacy. A leader visits neighbours, shakes hands, and talks about trade and cooperation. But beneath this polished routine lies a hard truth. These visits are not about peace or democracy. They are about survival. The re

Beyond Safe Return: What All Parties Must Consider in Addressing Bangladesh’s Refugee Crisis

Opinion ၊ July 24, 2026 Bangladesh Prime Minister and Arakan Chairman (photocrd) The tragedy of August 2017 is now approaching its eighth anniversary. What began as a brutal military campaign against the Muslim population in northern Arakan has evolved into a prolonged humanitarian nightmare. The crimes committed during those dark days remain unaddressed. Justice has not been delivered, and the very same military machine, now under the continued leadership of Min Aung Hlaing,

The Reality on the Naf Frontier: Why Dhaka Must Rethink Its Approach to Border Security

Allegations Are Not Evidence: Analyzing How the BROUK Report Frames a Politicized Narrative on the Arakan Army