Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 26 Feb 2026 The Arakan Army has abducted three underage Rohingya girls from Kin Taung village (Handaung) in Buthidaung Township for forced conscription, according to local sources. The incident occurred a few days ago. The victims have been identified as: Daughter of Bodi Alom Daughter of Dobir Daughter of Maung Sein A resident told Arakan Now that the security situation has become critical, as the Arakan Army has been abducting both men and wome

Burma Campaign UK Arakan Now | 25 February 2026 Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government to impose sanctions on the Arakha Army in response to what it says are numerous human rights abuses, including violations of international law. The organisation also urged the UK to support international justice efforts to hold the Arakha Army and its leadership accountable, and to convene a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Arakan State. Burma Ca

Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 25 Feb 2026 The Arakan Army abducted a Rohingya underage girl about 16 years old for forced conscription on 21 February 2026 in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State, according to local sources. The victim, identified as the daughter of Shomshul Nobi and granddaughter of Mr Abulhasim, was taken from Hpon Nyo Lake village. A local resident told Arakan Now that the victim’s father has been left deeply traumatized since his daughter was taken and that

Arakan Now | 24 Feb 2026 Local Rakhine groups, reportedly accompanied by members of the Arakan Army, are taking cattle and buffalo belonging to Rohingya residents in Myawtaung (Saliprang) and nearby villages in northern Maungdaw Township, according to local residents. A resident told Arakan Now that armed local Rakhine individuals, along with Arakan Army personnel, have entered Rohingya villages, shot livestock, and taken the meat away. The resident added that villagers are u