Arakkha Donates Christmas Gifts to 8 Chin Resistance Forces and 6 Religious and Social Organizations in Chin Region

News December 29, 2025

During this Christmas season, it has been learned that the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has donated Christmas gifts and sent prayers and goodwill to 8 Chin resistance forces and 6 religious and social organizations operating in the Chin region.

The allied Chin resistance organizations that received Christmas gifts from ULA/AA are: CDF-Mindat, CDF-Matupi, CDF-Kanpetlet, CDF-Daai, MTC/MDF (Mra), CNO/CNDF, ZFU/PDF-Zoland, and CPU/CPA.

Each of these 8 Chin resistance organizations received 3.5 million kyats as Christmas gifts on December 24, along with prayers and goodwill.

Subsequently, 6 organizations—including the Mindat Township Administration Office, Kanpetlet Township Administration Office, and other religious, social, health, and administrative groups—also each received 3.5 million kyats as Christmas gifts, along with prayers and goodwill.

In addition, ULA/AA further donated 2 cows and 200 sacks of rice to the CDF-Matupi organization, and 100 sacks of rice to the CDF-Kanpetlet organization.

Regarding the purpose of donating these Christmas gifts and sending prayers and goodwill, a local ULA/AA official stated: "This is done out of love and friendship between the Arakan homeland and the Chin hills, through bonds of camaraderie, to build mutual trust and respect, and to value customs and traditions as we connect and work together."

Concerning Christmas celebrations, he also said: "Across the anti-dictatorship front lines, modest Christmas events were held for Christian members, commanders, and soldiers under ULA/AA. Some received gifts, while for others, visits to Christmas events were arranged. During this Christmas period, all Christian commanders, soldiers, and members who believe in the Christian faith celebrated Christmas together with love and joy."

Furthermore, "We deeply value military personnel who are Christians, administrative staff, and the entire public. We pray that they receive God's blessings, and we offer our prayers accordingly," the ULA/AA local official stated.

In response to ULA/AA donating Christmas gifts to allied organizations, the allied Chin groups also expressed: "We are especially grateful to the Arakan Army. Through these Christmas gifts, closeness, appreciation, and allied cooperation between organizations and between the peoples on both sides will become even stronger." They also offered Christmas wishes and prayers.

Regarding these actions by ULA/AA during the Christmas period, a local Christian resident commented: "Such acts of donating Christmas gifts to allies and sending prayers and goodwill demonstrate the Arakan Army's strong, profound, and solid allied relations, equality, and commitment to liberating oppressed peoples of similar fate. It clearly shows that the Arakan dream stands together with all oppressed classes in Myanmar, proving that we stand united in the effort for liberation regardless of religion or ethnicity."

Similarly, Christmas festivals highly valued by Christians were held across various districts, townships, and regions in Arakan State, including Paletwa, and ULA/AA officials attended these events to honor them and made respective donations. This has also been learned.

source@arakanprincessmedia