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.

The Arakan American Community (AAC) has claimed that a Fortify Rights report released on July 23 and alleging that the Arakan Army (AA) committed war crimes against Muslims during the fighting in Arakan State is false and fabricated.

Myanmar's military regime, which has lost about 100 towns to resistance forces, is using all its might to retake control of those areas, with some success.

Residents of Thandwe Township, Arakan State, said they were forced to temporarily evacuate from flooded neighbourhoods due to rising tides and heavy rains since July 22.

The grassroots in Mrauk-U say they are struggling to survive by venturing into the forests to find food and collect bamboo shoots and firewood, despite the dangers of landmines.

The junta-appointed Deputy Minister for Ethnic Affairs U Zaw Aye Maung has reportedly urged Arakanese people in Yangon to have a union spirit and patriotism.

Most of the flooded areas have received little assistance and are currently in urgent need of food, shelter, seeds, and healthcare supplies, including sanitary pads.

The Ganantaung displacement camp, home to more than 1,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Ponnagyun Township, Arakan State, is in urgent need of food and medical assistance, according to camp officials.

The Political Prisoners Network - Myanmar (PPNM) released a statement on July 22 calling for full healthcare for prisoners in prisons across the country to prevent further deaths attributed to poor health conditions.

A Buddhist monk was injured in a junta airstrike on a monastery in Kyaukpyauk Village, part of Arakan State's Kyaukphyu Township, late Monday night.

Crimes such as theft, looting, robbery, and murder have reportedly been on the rise in areas controlled by the Arakan Army (AA) in Arakan State.