Arakan Army Abducts a Rohingya Man in Maungdaw Township

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Arakan Now | 21 April 2026

The Arakan Army abducted Maulana Mohamed Kawbir, son of Abdul Karim, on 17 April 2026 from Kyet Yoe Pyin village in northern Maungdaw Township, according to local sources.

A resident told Arakan Now that he had previously been abducted by the Arakan Army and detained for approximately seven to eight months before being released.

On 17 April, a group of Arakan Army intelligence officers from Boli Bazar arrived, surrounded the village, and abducted him again, accusing him of having connections with armed groups. He was then taken to a base in Boli Bazar.

His current whereabouts and condition remain unknown, raising concerns among local residents about his safety.