News Analysis, October 26, 2026 The United League of Arakan (ULA) held a meeting with Muslim clerics and madrasa principals in Buthidaung Township to discuss modern education opportunities for Muslim youth and promote social cohesion in Maungdaw District, Arakan (photocrd) The questions surrounding Muslim residents in Arakan remain challenging for both international stakeholders and domestic authorities, regardless of who governs the region. Some reports estimate that between

News Analysis, October 24, 2026 Dance scene of the Thai television series Scarlet Heart Thailand (photocrd) The release of the Thai television series Scarlet Heart Thailand has raised controversy over the use of cultural traditions without proper recognition of their origins. Among these is the Arakanese (Rakhine) Oil Lamp Dance, a cultural practice with its own identity and significance. The controversy is not only about the use of a traditional dance but also about whether

News Analysis, October 21, 2026 Laetitia van den Assum, a former Dutch diplomat and ARSA militants inside Bangladesh near Border Guard Bangladesh station (photocrd) Laetitia van den Assum, a former Dutch diplomat and member of the Rakhine Advisory Commission chaired by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, has raised important questions about the activities of Muslim (Rohingya) armed groups and their movements across the Bangladesh–Myanmar border. Her concerns highlight a s

News Analysis, October 16, 2026 Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur emphasized that India’s major connectivity projects with Myanmar, including the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (photocrd) Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur emphasized that India’s major connectivity projects with Myanmar, including the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway, are intended to achieve more than trade and transp

News Analysis, October 16, 2026 Chinese Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun delivered a video address at the opening ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) (photocrd) On October 15, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun delivered a video address at the opening ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA). In his speech, Deng r

News Analysis, October 7, 2026 BBC-Burmese's coverage on junta's airstrikes on IDP camp and its logo (photocrd) On the past October 4th and 5th, the terrorist fascist military deliberately targeted and bombed IDP camps in Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, namely Byala IDP Camp and Pan Nila IDP Camp. Due to these attacks, a total of 8 civilian IDPs were killed, and 11 were injured. The complete list of those killed and injured is as follows: Such deliberate targeting and atta

Opinion, October 7, 2026 ARSA leaders and Myanmar junta leaders (photocrd) In recent days, a local news agency reported an interview about the Myanmar military’s transfer of around 800 weapons into the hands of ARSA during 2024. The interviewee said that he personally witnessed the transfer. He also said that the Myanmar military instructed ARSA and other Muslim militants to occupy northern Arakan by exterminating non-Muslim groups, including Rakhine, Hindu and other communit

News Analysis, October 5, 2026 Cover page of the recent Guardian report (photocrd) On October 1, 2026, The Guardian published a report about the actions of the Arakan Army (AA) in Buthidaung township in northern Arakan. The report focused mainly on three locations: the new Htan Shauk Khan village near Hnget Thay village, Ywet Nyo Taung village, and U Hla Phay village. Based on satellite images, field information and testimonies, the report presented serious allegations agains

News Analysis, October 5, 2026 Cover page of ISP-Myanmar report and arrested junta soldiers in Ponnagyun front (photocrd) Myanmar’s military has launched one of its largest coordinated offensives against the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) in recent months, deploying around 2,000 troops across multiple fronts and combining ground, naval and air attacks. Yet, according to a new assessment by the Institute for Strategy and Policy–Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar), the offensiv

News Analysis ၊ September 21, 2026 AI created photo for the content (photocrd) War has never been only about guns. It is also about stories. Whoever controls the story controls how people see the fight, who they blame, and who they fear. In Arakan today, this battle of words is as fierce as any clash on the ground. And what stands out is something ugly and hard to ignore: pro-junta media and certain Muslim outlets are walking on the same path. This is not a small thing. It is

News Analysis ၊ September 8, 2026 Tun Khin and his colleges during recent UN speech (photoscreenshoot) The recent address by Tun Khin at the United Nations platform demands a clear-eyed response. When a figure with considerable international visibility makes sweeping claims, those claims must be weighed against observable reality. His statements regarding the situation in Arakan are not merely critical; they are dangerously detached from the facts on the ground. A careful exa

News Analysis ၊ September 7, 2026 Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda in Ponnagyun (source@narinjaranews) The airstrike carried out by Myanmar's military commission forces against the historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda in Ponnagyun Township, Arakan, on September 4, 2026, constitutes a serious violation of international law and amounts to a cultural heritage crime demanding urgent accountability. At approximately 10:00 PM that evening, military forces executed airstrikes and launched heavy art

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

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

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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

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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

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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

News Analysis ၊ March 20, 2026 DVB Logo and Protest Against Myanmar Junta (photocrd) On February 27, 2026, DVB English published a news item titled “Burma Campaign UK calls for sanctions against AA.” The headline alone carries a sharp sting. It frames the Arakan Army (AA) as a target for punishment, echoing calls from Burma Campaign UK without balance or context. This is not neutral reporting. It is loaded journalism that harms a resistance force fighting daily against the My

Kyaw Zan, Article Analysis March 4, 2026 Cover of the Article in The Diplomat Md. Himel Rahman's article, published on February 27 , 2026, in The Diplomat, paints the Arakan Army (AA) as a major threat to Bangladesh's economy. He lists several wrongdoings: disrupting trade, running illicit businesses, kidnapping fishermen, and worsening the refugee crisis. These claims frame the AA as harmful

Article Review February 7, 2026 Ancient Arakan Coins and Article by Arakanese Scholar Seit Twe Maung The article by Seit Twe Maung, published in the Rakhine Tanzaung Magazine in 1960-61, presents a critical and detailed refutation of the emerging narrative that positions the Rohingya as a distinct indigenous ethnic group in Arakan (present-day Rakhine State). This commentary highli

Report Analysis January 17, 2026 The recent Country Policy and Information Note released by the United Kingdom Home Office on January 5, 2026 , claims to provide updated guidance on the situation in Arakan, with heavy focus on the so-called “Rohingya” community. In reality, the document offers nothing new. It is simply a compilation of old reports, one-sided testimonies, and recycled a

Article Analysis Global Arakan Network December 20, 2025 The article, published on December 6, 2025 , in The Diplomat by Md. Himel Rahman, frames the detention of illegal Bangladeshi fishermen by the Arakan Army (AA) as a major "hostage crisis" ignored by the world. According to him, On November 27, 2025, the AA captured two trawlers and detained 12 fishermen east of Saint Martin’s Island (Chhera

Article Analysis Global Arakan Network December 20, 2025 The article published on 29 November 2025 in The New Nation by A H M Faruk paints a dark picture. It claims the Arakan Army runs a vast drug empire that threatens Bangladesh’s survival. Words like “drug terrorism” and “drug bomb” fill the page. Yet, when examined closely, the piece falls apart under its own weight. It relies on fear, not facts, a

News Analysis Global Arakan Network November 27, 2025 Representative Kamlager-Dove During The Event On November 19, 2025 , the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia & the Pacific and the Subcommittee on South & Central Asia held a joint hearing titled “No Exit Strategy: Burma’s Endless Crisis and America’s Limited Options.” The session attracted widespread attention, largely because of its focus on the ongo

Report Analysis Global Arakan Network November 25, 2025 Cover of BROUK's Report and Webinar About It The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) recently released a report entitled “The Rohingya genocide: starvation and forced labour as tools of erasure.” The title is deliberately emotive, yet the content is markedly thin on verifiable evidence, independent sourcing, and contextual balance. The docum

The quote, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it,” often attributed to Joseph Goebbels, a Nazi propagandist and extremist fascist, reflects a dangerous tactic.

On October 7, Mahbul Alom, a journalist from the Bangladeshi news agency 'In-Territorial News (ITN)', publicly urged collaboration between the fascist Military Commission (formerly Military Council) forces, who are brutally killing people in Myanmar, and the Islamic extremist groups in Bangladesh to capture Rakhine State.

According to Bangla Press news agency, the Muslim terrorist groups known as ARSA, RSO, ARA, and RIM are illegally smuggling weapons into Bangladesh.

Certain social media platforms in Bangladesh, particularly those using the Bengali language, frequently spread false narratives about Arakan Army (AA) soldiers fleeing into Bangladesh due to alleged moral collapse on the battlefield or being arrested within the country in connection with the AA.

The United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA), issued a scathing statement on October 11, 2025, accusing corrupt officers of the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) of providing critical support to the extremist militant groups Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO).

The Arakan Army released a military warning on October 10, 2025, and the Full Translation of the Statement is as follows:

Do you know of a Bangagya (Rohingya) man with two faces: a polished speaker at international conferences and a terrorist in the shadows of the jungle? He is Suja Uddin, a top leader and key advisor of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), who is currently based in an ASEAN country—likely Malaysia.

On October 7, 2025, the Myanmar junta's news mouthpiece released a fresh drug allegation against the Arakan Army, claiming that "the terrorist group AA was caught in Yangon with drugs worth over 195 billion kyats intended for transport to Rakhine State and Malaysia."

At least five injured members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) were brought to Bangladesh from the ongoing clashes in northern Maungdaw Township, according to an anonymous Bangladeshi intelligence official.

According to data compiled by the Humanitarian and Development Coordination Organization (HDCO)—the humanitarian arm of the United Liberation Army (ULA)—a stark pattern emerges: 97 percent of the Myanmar junta's air strikes in Arakan are directed against Arakanese civilians,

In the cauldron of Myanmar’s enduring turmoil, where the clash of ideologies and ethnic aspirations reverberates, a pivotal statement by 202 civil society organizations (CSOs) on September 29, 2025,