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HRW Vs HDCO: An Analytical Assessment of Htan Shauk Khan Incident
HRW Vs HDCO: An Analytical Assessment of Htan Shauk Khan Incident
Jun 184 min read


A Dangerous Misreading of Arakan Politics: How Mr. Ronan Lee Ignores Both History and Reality
A Dangerous Misreading of Arakan Politics: How Mr. Ronan Lee Ignores Both History and Reality
Jun 113 min read


India Must Press Myanmar Junta to Stop Bombing Kaladan Project Area
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
May 302 min read


The Htan Shauk Khan Incident: What The Diplomat Reveals
The Htan Shauk Khan Incident: What The Diplomat Reveals
May 303 min read


From Refugee Camps to Armed Ecosystems
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
May 153 min read


Challenges of Survival and the Resilience of the People of Arakan
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
May 62 min read


Muslim Armed Groups in Refugee Camps and the Complicity of Bangladesh Authorities
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
May 32 min read


Myanmar Military Will Not Be Able to Come Back to Arakan: Myanmar Expert Argues
Myanmar Military Will Not Be Able to Come Back to Arakan: Myanmar Expert Argues
Apr 212 min read


An Analysis of Bias and Groundless Accusations Behind Fortify Rights’ Reports
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
Apr 193 min read
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