Arakan Now | 5 Feb 2026 The Myanmar Hindu Union (MHU) has condemned abuses by Myanmar’s military and expressed support for international justice efforts, saying accountability is necessary to achieve peace in the country. In a statement dated 31 January 2026, the group said it believes in peaceful coexistence among all religions and ethnic communities in Myanmar. It voiced full support for the cases concerning Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “We fully sup

Photo: The Diplomat Arakan Now | 5 Feb 2026 The Arakan Army has forcibly conscripted 20 Rohingya youths on 4 February 2026 from three villages in Buthidaung Township, Northern Rakhine State—Ka Kyet Pet, Bagunna, and Myaung Nar into military service, according to multiple sources. Myaung Nar Middle Village ( 5 youths ) The identified individuals are: Faruk, son of Ali Hussain Faruk, son of Laru Ahmed (Hamfuru) Abdul Amin, son of Shuna Miya Hidayat Gullah, son of Mohamed Ali S