News January 25, 2026 In Mrauk U City, Rakhine State, some ancient treasure items used during the Mrauk U period under the Arakanese kings, along with more than 150 silver coins, have been discovered, according to reports. On January 24, around 5 p.m., the items were found while children were playing football. The discoveries include one jade stone approximately 1 inch in size

News January 24, 2026 In Kyaukphyu Township, on the morning of January 24, the fascist terrorist military council forces carried out a bombing attack using one kamikaze drone, resulting in the deaths of two displaced civilians and injuries to five others—including an infant—according to local residents. The deceased are Daw Phyu Nu (81 years old) and U Htwe Daung (56 years

News January 24, 2026 Bangladesh has strongly condemned the submission made by Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In its statement on January 23, Bangladesh asserts that Myanmar's use of the term "Bengali" to refer to the Rohingya (Muslims) is intended solely to portray them as illegal immigrants and to reinforce the narrative that they pose a threat to inte

News January 23, 2026 It is reported that the Arakan Army (AA) continues to prioritize and carry out mine clearance operations to prevent civilian casualties from landmines planted by the terrorist military during the period of conflict in Maungdaw Township. These mine clearance operations were reportedly focused primarily around the No. (766) Battalion in Maungdaw town, main roads,

News January 22, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Arakkha People's Revolutionary Government is currently conducting field inspections to determine whether chemical drugs or substances are being used in alcoholic beverage products that are being produced and sold within the Arakan region. In towns and villages throughout the Arakan region, various types

News January 21, 2026 An airstrike by the Myanmar military junta's air force on a site west of Chaung Tu (also known as Saung Done) village—near the border between Kyauktaw and Ponnagyun townships in Arakan (Rakhine) State—has resulted in the deaths of 21 junta prisoners of war (POWs) and their family members, with 30 others injured, according to the Arakan Army (AA). The del

News January 21, 2026 Former UP member Mustafa Kamal with seized items. (Photo credit: ABN) A former member of the UP has been arrested by the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) for harboring and storing military equipment belonging to the ARA group led by Nabi Hossain, according to reports. The arrest took place at around 11:00 p.m. on January 16, when BGB person

Breaking News January 21, 2026 Old Photos On January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:24 PM and 7:28 PM local time, fighter jets of the Myanmar military junta carried out a deliberate airstrike on a location west of Chaung Tu (also known as ဆောင်းဒုံ) village, near the border between Kyauktaw and Ponnagyun townships in Rakhine State. According to the Arakan Army’s News and Information, the ta

News January 20, 2026 Wai Wai Nu, a well-known diaspora activist of Chittagonian Muslim (Rohingya) origin and daughter of politician Kyaw Min, claimed on January 19, 2026, via social media that the Khmer-origin bronze statues at Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Mandalay resemble “Rohingya” people. She is the founder of the Women’s Peace Network and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.)

News January 20, 2026 The victim who has died in the Junta Airstrike (Photo credit: ABN) An elderly woman who sustained critical injuries during an airstrike on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Kyaukphyu Township, Arakan State, has died while receiving medical treatment, local sources reported. The deceased has been identified as Daw Aung Myat Nu,

News January 20, 2026 The houses were burned down in Junta Airstrike (Photo credit: ABN) Two houses were destroyed by fire following an aerial attack carried out by the Military Junta in Kyaukkale Village, Kyaukphyu Township, according to local sources. The airstrike took place at around 12:38 p.m. on January 19, when the Military Junta deployed two drones, dr

News January 19, 2026 Bangladeshi nationals detained by the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG). (Photo: ABN) The Bangladesh Coast Guard has detained 11 Muslim traders who were transporting cement and diesel to areas of Maungdaw Township in Arakan, according to an official announcement released on January 18. The detentions occurred on the night of January 17, when

News January 19, 2026 According to ground reports, some Muslim terrorists launched a group attack on indigenous Mro residents living near mile post 55 on the Arakan-Bangladesh border, on the Bangladesh side, around 10 a.m. on the morning of January 17 (yesterday). The victims of the attack are indigenous Mro residents living near mile post 55 on the Arakan-Bangladesh bor

Breaking News January 18, 2026 On January 18, 2026, between approximately 12:05 am and 12:52 am, intense aerial and artillery attacks were carried out by the Myanmar military junta on the coastal area near Kyaukkalay village, Kyaukpyu Township. According to local sources, one fighter jet dropped two bombs on the area. Simultaneously, suicide drones were used to drop around four b

News January 17, 2026 Local residents at a market in Buthidaung Township (Photo credit: Hein Tun/ AB News) In Buthidaung Township, currently under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), mutual trust and friendly relations between the Arakanese and Muslim communities have strengthened more than before, according to Arakan Bay News' field reporting. Local Muslim

News January 17, 2026 In Paletwa Town, including other areas of Paletwa District and Samie Township, the Arakkha Health Department is providing free vaccinations for three days, from January 15 to January 17, to children aged from 2 months to 5 years old. This marks the third time the ULA has organized free vaccination campaigns. For this round, the vaccines include D

News January 16, 2026 As fierce clashes continue between the Arakan Army and the junta forces near Sittwe, it has been learned that 7 junta soldiers and 3 members of the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) fled with weapons and ammunition on January 12. The 10 individuals in total—7 junta soldiers and 3 ALP members—reportedly fled while on night security duty in the Shwemingan quart

News January 15, 2026 The Military Council's air force, navy, and artillery units frequently target civilian residential areas in Rakhine State with heavy weapons without any reason, as the regime is losing ground across the region. On the night of January 14 (the previous day), at around 10:10 PM, a heavy weapon shell fired from a Military Council naval vessel in Ky

News January 15, 2026 The scene of the Bangladeshi citizen, who was shot by ARSA terrorists, being transported to the hospital. In Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar District, Teknaf Township, a Bangladeshi citizen was injured by gunfire from members of the Islamist terrorist militant group ARSA on January 13, according to reports in local media within the region. The victim of the shooting