Among the parties that signed the joint statement are the Arakan State-based Rakhine State National Unity Party, Khami National Development Party and Mro National Development Party.

The Y-12 aircraft reportedly conducted airstrikes on Tawkan, Wahbo, Minhla and Nyaungyaychaung villages in Sittwe Township and Kuntaung, Aungmyaygon, Sabahtar and Khamaungtaw villages in Ponnagyun Township on September 29.

A junta aircraft reportedly dropped dozens of bombs on Maungdaw's Ward-2 and neighbouring villages on September 29, reducing "at least 100 homes" to ashes, according to one source.

Two junta jet fighters launched at least six airstrikes on positions near BGF No. 5 and a Y-12 jet fighter dropped food packets on BGF No. 5 on September 28, locals said.

The Myanmar military will reportedly test-fire new weapons in and around the Arakan State capital Sittwe, with junta battalions also intending to showcase their military might with a parade of armoured vehicles.

The Arakkha Army (AA) said in a statement on September 27 that it will continue to step up its offensive to capture military camps, junta bases and Border Guard Force (BGF) outposts in Arakan State.

Each trainee from the Ministry of Education is provided with cash assistance to buy fuel for their motorbikes and a K3,000 daily allowance, sources told DMG.

Landmines planted by the Myanmar regime in Arakan State's Kyaukphyu Township, where there is currently no fighting between the military and Arakkha Army (AA), are posing a threat to the lives and livelihoods of residents.

Clashes between Myanmar's military regime and Arakkha Army (AA) are reportedly escalating in Arakan State's Maungdaw, Ann and Gwa townships.

Air ticket prices are rising dramatically as Arakan State residents leave for mainland Myanmar due to the conflict. Prior to the military coup, a ticket from Sittwe to Yangon typically sold for less than K100,000, while one-way airfares now go for around K450,000 to K500,000.

The Mingan Ward defendants were arraigned at the Sittwe Township court on September 27 and the judge examined the plaintiff and two prosecution witnesses, said sources close to the families of the accused.

Civilian casualties continued to rise on Friday as the regime bombed Lashio, held by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in northern Shan State.

The junta issued a statement on September 26 calling for “ethnic armed groups, terrorist insurgent groups, and terrorist PDF [People’s Defence Force] groups that are fighting against the state to give up terrorist fighting and communicate with us to solve political problems politically.”

Fighting is ongoing as the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) launched an offensive against Myanmar military camps in Hpakant Township beginning in early September.

The regime and the Three Brotherhood Alliance held three rounds of talks due to the China-brokered Haigen Agreement and a ceasefire was reached in the northern Shan State on January 11, 2024.

More than 3,000 Muslim internally displaced people (IDPs) from the Taungpaw displacement camp in Arakan State's Myebon Township are in need of food and medicines, according to a camp manager.

Junta artillery strikes and arson attacks destroyed at least 221 civilian homes in Mrauk-U, according to figures compiled by DMG.

The civilian casualties were reported after two junta jet fighters dropped bombs on Thandwe, hitting the town hall and the office for the township Department of Environmental Conservation at around 8 a.m. on September 26.

The military has extended an existing fence at the Myaw Daw Oo naval base and residents said that while there were previously only three warships stationed at the naval base, the number of warships has increased to seven.