March 24, 2017
Maungdaw- Anti Muslim protests gathered further steam with thousands of demonstrators belonging mostly to the ANP flocking the streets of towns throughout Arakan.
In Buthidaung, the streets were taken over on Monday by hundreds of angry ANP cadres protesting against supposed steps to grant citizenships to a handful of Rohingya Muslims.
The protestors alleged that La Wa Ka chief U Win Lwin had been presiding over flawed initiatives to grant Muslims citizenship.
Similar protests took place in Maungdaw, Akyab, Pathor Keela and Mamra.
The protests come as a surprise for the Rohingya community because the populace have not been given, nor promised full citizenship. Activists allege this is an attempt by the ANP to create a communally surcharged atmosphere and proceed towards the elimination of the Muslim community.
There are also fears that the government will give citizenships to a handful of ‘loyal’ Rohingyas serving as collaborators (tabbeys) to create a convenient impression for the international community. 
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