by Hafizur Rahman
Buthidaung, Rakhine State, April 26, 2026 — A Rohingya owned hotel known as President Guest House was burned on Sunday evening around 6:00 PM in Ward 2 near the Khuason area of Buthidaung Township.
According to local residents, the hotel had been taken over by the Arakan Army after it gained control of the town. Since then, only Arakan Army members had been staying in the building, and Rohingya civilians were not allowed to enter.
Witnesses said they saw the building on fire in the evening, but the cause of the fire remains unclear. There has been no official statement from the Arakan Army regarding the incident.
Residents said the incident has increased fear among Rohingya families, who are already facing difficult conditions due to ongoing tensions in the area.
More information is expected as the situation develops.
