by Hafizur Rahman
Buthidaung, Rakhine State | May 2, 2026
Two local villagers and five displaced Rohingya men were arrested by the Arakan Army on April 30 in Buthidaung Township, according to local sources.
In the morning, two young men from Kyauk Hla Pyin village, also known as Auk Limma Phara, were taken during an operation by Arakan Army members. They were identified as Mahammed Hares, 17, son of U Mohammed Mia, and Jani Alam, 20, son of U Nur Hakim.
Later in the afternoon, five Rohingya men from Doni Chaung village were also detained. The men had been living in Let Wei Det Pyin Shay village after being displaced by ongoing conflict in the area. All five were reportedly taken to a detention site operated by the Arakan Army.
Witnesses said the men were taken from the village in front of residents, but no reason for the arrests was provided. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.
Arrests without explanation have been repeatedly reported in parts of Buthidaung, contributing to growing fear among Rohingya communities already affected by displacement and movement restrictions.
