ARNA Condemn Aerial Attacks on Rohingya Communities in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State

by Nay San Lwin | Aug 7, 2024 | Press Release | 0 comments

Press Release
August 7, 2024

The recent escalation of violence in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, has resulted in a series of devastating drone attacks targeting Rohingya communities, attributed to the Arakan Army (AA). The attacks have caused significant loss of life, injuries, and displacement among the Rohingya population around Maungdaw, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.

On August 3 & 4, 2024, the AA launched a drone attack on Shikder Para, Fayazi Para, and Ukeel Para (Auk Rwa), which resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries among residents, including women and children. The drone reportedly dropped bombs indiscriminately that hit civilian homes, causing widespread panic and destruction.

Subsequently, on August 5, 2024, further drone strikes were launched in and around Maung Ni Para (village), targetting the fleeing civilians, resulting in the death of many men, women and children.

Rohingya people are in dire need of protection. ARNA urges upon the National Unity Government (NUG) and the international community to immediately intervene in the crisis:

1. To stop the current terrible situation and ensure protection to the Rohingya people;
2. To stop the demographic changes of Rohingya homeland by forcible expulsion of Rohingya people;
3. To provide necessary aid and support to the affected Rohingya population;
4. To work for an efficacious solution ensuring security, rights and freedoms of the Rohingya people.

For further information and updates, please contact: secretariat@thearna.org