October 10, 2016
Relatives of men arrested by security forces are afraid they may no longer be alive.
In Siddharapara of Maungdaw town, 12 people were arrested by Hlun Htein on Sunday morning. Local sources say these were targeted arrests, all of those taken to custody are well known social workers who have strived hard for the Muslim community.
Similarly, four innocent men were arrested from Dunse, Rathedaung on Monday. At least one has been killed in custody.
In Naffura, Maungdaw North, a student well known for his social activism was arrested on Monday.
In Hansar Bil, Maungdaw South, military arrested two young men on allegations of aiding resistance fighters.
There are reports coming in that dozens of people are being detained tonight as the army cracks down in Maungdaw.
Those arrested by the security forces on so called terror charges face brutal torture. Since 2012, hundreds have died following torture in custody.
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