The Military Council Spokesperson, General Zaw Min Htut said an interview with the BBC Burma on 26 November, that they have agreed to ceasefire with the Arakan Army (AA), where there has been intense fighting in Arakan State.
As a result of the intense fighting over recent months, people have been suffering a lot of like food shortages, medical supplies and restriction on movement.
“There is no time limitation at their ceasefire so it will not much impact on Rohingya on the ground. May be people will get a little less restriction on movement. The prices of goods and materials will reduce now due to ceasefire, ” said Zarni Soe, a Rohingya Youth activist.
Later the matter was confirmed by the spokesperson of AA. “They have agreed to ceasefire with the Military to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Arakan State. In order to solve the current problems of the people of the Arakan. It’s an informal agreement on humanitarian affairs. Whether it will last or not, it depends on Military, ” he added.
A source on behalf of the junta reported to The Irawaddy, “This is the first stage of the ceasefire. There will be a second stage soon. That’s all I can say for now. Wait and see.”
Due to intense fighting between AA and Military, more than two million people in Arakan State are in trouble now.
