Magway’s People’s Revolutionary Alliance (PRA Magway), a local defense force, said its group has received support from the Arakan Army (AA) and is working to liberate the entirety of Magway Region before Thingyan (Burmese new year) 2023. PRA Magway will first attempt to consolidate Magway’s “liberated areas”, a move that will allow it to next …
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Daughter of deceased man accuses Arakan Army of torture
The family of Maung Gyi Hla, a deceased man thought to be a victim of torture, say they are disappointed with an explanation for his death provided to them by the Arakan Army (AA). AA spokesperson Khaing Thukha had responded to a question posed at a press conference on Tuesday by saying: “[Maung Gyi Hla] …
Arakan Army offers to return captured Burmese soldiers
“We have in the past returned prisoners of war via the ICRC, and we would like to do the same for these three soldiers if the ICRC is willing.”
Charges dropped for man in Arakan Army Cup ‘unlawful association’ case
One of three defendants in an unusual “unlawful association” case involving a football tournament organised last year in honour of the Arakan Army was allowed to walk free on Wednesday.
Arakan Army denies any role in murder of Mrauk-U official
The Arakan Army denies allegations that the ethnic armed group was a conspirator in the recent murder of a former administrator for Mrauk-U Township in Rakhine State, where a police crackdown last month killed seven people.
Arakan Army suspected of involvement in Bo Bo Min Thaik's murder
On the day of the move to Sittwe, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, Spy and Zaw Myo Aung stabbed Bo Bo Min Thaik in the car.