Myanmar's military regime has declared martial law in 63 townships across the country and has been ramping up its military presence in Arakan State, as well as launching attacks on areas controlled by the Arakan Army (AA).

Two men serving time on politically motivated charges in Arakan State's Kyaukphyu Prison were recently released by prison officials after their sentences expired, but Myanmar's military regime reportedly rearrested them at the prison gate.

Locals in Arakan State, which is under blockade by Myanmar's military regime, are facing hardship due to a shortage of medicine and a lack of functioning hospitals, with travel costs of at least K600,000 to reach a hospital for medical treatment.

Myanmar's military regime on July 31 declared martial law for 90 days under Section 413(b) of the Constitution in 14 Arakan State townships as well as Chin State's Paletwa Township, which are controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), and dozens of other townships held by resistance forces across the country.

Ethnic Arakanese and Mro people from more than 10 villages including Khapaw, Marlar (Arakan), Marlar (Mro), Datphyu, Thanpayardaunt and Wetmakya are facing numerous difficulties due to the lack of healthcare workers in the villages, long distances and the high price of medicines.

Fighting is reportedly ongoing in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyarwady Region, as the Myanmar military has sent reinforcements to launch offensives against anti-regime forces.

The Arakan Students' Union has called on the Arakan people's government to take immediate and effective action regarding the rape of a 9-year-old girl from Pauktaw Township, Arakan State.

Some religious buildings were damaged on Wednesday in a junta aerial assault on a monastery in Thatdatein Village, part of Arakan State's Kyaukphyu Township, according to local residents. A junta jet fighter dropped two bombs on the village's monastery at around 11 a.m. on July 30.

The Maraland Territorial Council/Mara Defence Force (MTC-MDF) (MTC/MDF) is constructing a new road that will provide easy access between Siaha district in India's Mizoram State and Paletwa, Chin State.

The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) released a statement on Wednesday calling on the international community and foreign governments, including the United Nations and China, to help urgently stop the war crimes being committed by Myanmar's military regime across the country.

Myanmar's military regime, which is seeking to hold elections by the end of this year, on July 29 enacted an election-related law that carries prison sentences and even the death penalty for opponents of the poll who violate the law's provisions.

The United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has reportedly filed a case against 10 women and one man under four sections of the Penal Code, including incitement under Section 505(b), in connection with a land dispute in Minbya Township, Arakan State.

Myanmar's military regime is planning an offensive to retake the town of Ponnagyun in Arakan State, which is under the control of the Arakan Army (AA), according to military sources.

Locals say Myanmar's military regime has completely banned the transportation of food and medicine to some villages in Ingapu Township, Ayeyarwady Region, while other villages are also prohibited from transporting more than five days' worth of food.

The victim and her family are calling for a swift verdict in the case of a man who allegedly attempted to rape a woman in Myebon Township, Arakan State.

The Arakan Students' Union says it is working to strengthen the participation of ethnic women in various sectors such as education, healthcare, and socio-economic development in the reconstruction of Arakan State.

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has said that the repatriation of Muslim refugees in Bangladesh requires the prevention of recruitment efforts and control of the movement of Muslim militants in refugee camps.

Military sources on the ground say that Myanmar's regime has been making military preparations in Sittwe, the Arakan State capital and one of the only remaining towns it holds in the state.

With some people spreading hate speech and nationalistic ideologies between Thailand and Cambodia, which are currently embroiled in a military conflict, there are calls for Myanmar citizens in Thailand to be vigilant for their safety and security.