Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) Strongly Condemns Horrific Bombing of Kaman Muslim Village

For Immediate Release

January 10, 2025

Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) Strongly Condemns Horrific Bombing of Kaman Muslim Village

The Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) vehemently condemns the Myanmar military junta’s brutal airstrike on the Kaman Muslim village of Kyauk Ni Maw village in Ramre Island, Rakhine State. This heinous attack, which occurred on January 8 Jan 2025, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 innocent civilian lives, including women and children and injured around 50 people.

The indiscriminate bombing of villages  is a stark reminder of the ongoing atrocities committed by the Myanmar military against ethnic and religious minorities in Rakhine State. The Kaman Muslims, like the Rohingya, have long suffered discrimination and violence, despite being recognized citizens of Myanmar.

This attack follows a disturbing pattern of escalating violence in Rakhine State, where both the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army have engaged in hostilities that have disproportionately affected civilian populations. The use of airstrikes and heavy artillery in populated areas demonstrates a blatant disregard for civilian life and violates international humanitarian law.

ARNA calls for:

1. An immediate cessation of all military operations targeting civilian areas in Rakhine State.
2. A thorough and independent investigation into this attack and all other alleged war crimes committed in Rakhine State.
3. Unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to reach all affected communities in Rakhine State, including Rohingya, Kaman, and other minorities.
4. The international community to take concrete actions to hold the Myanmar military accountable for its crimes against humanity.

We stand in solidarity with our Kaman brothers and sisters during this difficult time. The suffering of the Kaman Muslims echoes the plight of the Rohingya and underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive solution to the crisis in Rakhine State that ensures the rights, safety, and dignity of all ethnic and religious communities.

ARNA reiterates its commitment to working towards a peaceful and inclusive Rakhine State where all communities can coexist without fear of persecution or violence. We urge all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to engage in meaningful dialogue to bring an end to the cycle of violence that has plagued our region for too long.

For further inquiries, please contact:
secretariat@thearna.org