by Hafizur Rahman. Buthidaung, Arakan State — November 4, 2026
An Arakan Army (AA) camp in Buthidaung Township reportedly stopped issuing recommendation letters sought by Rohingya residents planning to travel to Bangladesh for medical treatment, according to a local source.
The source said a man who visited the camp on November 3 to request a letter was told that issuance had been temporarily suspended.
According to the account, AA personnel cited junta airstrikes and uncertainty over travel safety as the reason. Rohingya Khobor could not independently verify that explanation or establish whether the suspension extended beyond the camp concerned.
Residents Describe Delays in Seeking Treatment
Local residents said patients awaiting the letters included two women from Keyadaung village, aged 55 and 42.
The available information did not establish their medical conditions, how urgently they required treatment or whether alternative care was accessible.
Residents expressed concern that delays in obtaining the documents could prevent patients from reaching treatment they were seeking in Bangladesh.
It remained unclear when the reported suspension began, how long it would last or whether exceptions were available for medical emergencies. The information provided also did not establish what other travel and entry permissions patients would require.
Rohingya Khobor has not independently verified the account or obtained an AA/ULA explanation of the reported suspension.
