AA evacuates locals trapped by fighting in Taungup

Admin 20 Nov 2024

The AA captured a junta artillery battalion on Mt. Pan Myauk and the University of Taungup on November 3, and has been assisting locals who want to leave the increasingly battle-worn town.

Junta aims to complete census by end of this year

Admin 20 Nov 2024

"We are continuing with the process in the remaining areas as thoroughly as possible. We estimate that the census will be completed by the end of this year," said the junta leader.

WFP appoints new Myanmar representative

Admin 20 Nov 2024

WFP stated that Dunford’s appointment as its representative and country director comes at a critical time for Myanmar, which is facing worsening humanitarian crises.

Diarrhoea concerns among Kyauktaw IDP children

Admin 20 Nov 2024

Nearly 20 children under the age of 5 from the Kan Gyi Shin IDP camp and a displacement camp near the railway station in Kyauktaw have diarrhoea, and some children have been hospitalised.

Muslim armed groups extort Muslim IDPs fleeing to Bangladesh

Admin 20 Nov 2024

Local Muslims have accused ARSA and RSO of cooperating with boatmen near the Naf River to convince Muslim internally displaced people (IDPs) that they would receive support in refugee camps in Bangladesh, and extorting exorbitant amounts of money from them.

Military-AA clashes continue to intensify in Gwa Twsp

Admin 20 Nov 2024

Fighting between the Myanmar military and Arakkha Army (AA) is escalating near Satthwar Village in Gwa Township, with some junta soldiers retreating from the area, according to military sources.

Medicine prices skyrocket in Rathedaung Twsp

Admin 19 Nov 2024

Most basic goods and medicines are imported from Kyauktaw, and a single sheet of Decolgen, which costs K5,000 in Kyauktaw, is sold for K10,000 in Rathedaung, and the price of a single sheet of Digene is K5,000.

Junta tightens security, closes banks in Kyaukphyu

Admin 18 Nov 2024

Residents of Kyaukphyu reported that all private banks, including KBZ, CB, and Global Treasure Bank, have been closed since November 15, with more junta troops deployed in the town.

Child labour on the rise in Arakan State

Admin 16 Nov 2024

Livelihood hardships and rising commodity prices have necessitated that many children under the age of 18 do odd jobs to support their families.

Junta kills elderly philanthropist in Taungup

Admin 16 Nov 2024

U Soe Myint had been conscientiously cleaning up the Kaingshae Bridge and the surrounding area in the centre of Taungup for the past decade, and was awarded the Heart of Charity Award for his efforts.

Military-AA clashes intensify in Taungup

Admin 15 Nov 2024

The military has been clashing with the AA near the Kaingshae Bridge and Theintaung Ward in Taungup, where the regime's No. 5 Military Operations Command is based, since November 13.

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