by Hafizur Rahman
Buthidaung, Rakhine State, April 27, 2026 — Two Rohingya men were released from a prison camp in Buthidaung Township on April 24, according to local sources.
The release took place at the Young Chaung prison camp, which is controlled by the Arakan Army.
The men have been identified as Ibrahim, 53, son of Mokholos, and Md Hoson, 27, son of Abul Kasim. Both are from Kenothi village.
Sources said the two men had been arrested earlier over alleged links to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army.
There is no further information about the length of their detention or the conditions they faced while in custody. Their release has brought some relief to their families and community members.
Residents said they are continuing to monitor the situation as tensions remain in the area.
