Ongoing military conflict in Arakan State over the past two years, spanning 2025 and 2026, has reduced the state’s cultivated paddy land to around 500,000 acres, according to agricultural observers.

Two junta warships opened fire with heavy and light weapons on two Muslim fishing boats off Werathani Township in Arakan State, destroying both vessels, detaining eight fishermen, and subsequently abandoning them at sea, according to local sources.

Malaria cases are surging across numerous villages in Ann Township, Arakan State, leaving local residents in urgent need of medical assistance and pharmaceutical supplies, according to community sources.

Older people across Arakan State are facing growing threats to their safety, health and livelihoods as conflict, displacement and restrictions on transportation and humanitarian assistance take an increasing toll, according to a new study by the Center for Arakan Studies (CAS).

Ko Zaw Naing Linn from Zaleintaung Village in Kyauktaw Township and other individuals involved in the dispute have been detained. Authorities from both sides have held discussions, and the issue has now been resolved.

Junta forces participating in a military offensive on the Sittwe front are suffering heavy casualties and retreating under a coordinated counteroffensive by the Arakan Army, according to military sources.

Myanmar’s military carried out at least 1,583 airstrikes nationwide during the first five months after Gen. Ye Win Oo took over as commander-in-chief, with Magway Region recording the highest number at no fewer than 322, ISP-Myanmar reported on September 16.

A junta navy warship opened fire on two fishing boats off Werathani Township, Arakan State, causing them to catch fire and burn, while seizing a third boat, according to local sources.

Three junta jet fighters dropped 500-pound bombs on former military bases in Mrauk-U, Arakan State, shortly after 12:00 p.m. on September 17, according to local residents.

Justice For Myanmar (JFM) has called on the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) to bar the Myanmar military from a planned workshop on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, warning that its participation could provide access to knowledge that might enhance its drone capabilities.

The military regime launched intensive airstrikes using fighter jets on Kuntaung Village and surrounding areas in Arakan State’s Ponnagyun Township, near the Sittwe border, on the morning of September 17, according to local sources.

Residents in villages near the Mayu Mountain Range bordering Sittwe Township have established night watch posts due to ongoing heavy fighting in Sittwe and security concerns over reported Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) movements, local sources said.

Norwegian authorities have charged telecommunications giant Telenor ASA in two separate cases linked to its former operations in Myanmar, including alleged complicity in crimes against humanity and violations of Norwegian sanctions legislation.

Cross-border trade between India and Arakan State along a key border corridor has been temporarily halted for three days following a verbal dispute between local Mizoram youths and Arakanese merchants.

Heavy fighting continues in Kyaukphyu Township as the military junta deploys combined army, navy, and air forces to launch offensives at least five locations.

Clashes between the military junta and the Arakan Army have continued for more than 10 days along the Sittwe-Ponnagyun border, according to local military sources.

The Maungdaw District Court sentenced a 16-year-old to 10 years in prison on September 4 for raping and murdering a toddler in Aung Thukha Village, Maungdaw Township.

Civilian casualties continue to rise across Taungup, Thandwe, and Gwa townships as the military junta carries out persistent airstrikes and heavy artillery bombardments across southern Arakan State.

A photo exhibition titled “Silent Message” opened on Monday in Mae Sot, Thailand, aiming to raise international awareness of the struggles of war-affected civilians in Arakan State and generate aid for displaced populations.