Over 2,500 Rohingya Victims of Alleged War Crimes by AA, Says ARNC Leader

Arakan Now | 7 September 2025

More than 2,500 Rohingya people were affected by alleged war crimes committed by the Arakan Army (AA) from the beginning of 2024 until the end of August in Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships, according to Nay San Lwin, Co-Chair of the Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC).

He accused the AA of carrying out mass killings, sexual violence, and arbitrary arrests in Htan Shauk Kan and Tat Min Chaung villages in Buthidaung Township, as well as along the Naf River in Maungdaw Township.

“Since the AA began seizing control of Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships, a range of atrocities have been committed, including in Htan Shauk Kan and Tat Min Chaung villages and near the Naf River in Maungdaw. These incidents include sexual violence, unlawful detentions, and other crimes that amount to crimes against humanity. At least 2,500 Rohingya victims have been identified — and that is only a minimum estimate,” said Nay San Lwin.

The Burma Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) has filed a petition with Argentina’s Federal Court, seeking arrest warrants for AA Commander-in-Chief Gen. Twan Mrat Naing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Gen. Nyo Tun Aung, and other senior AA leaders in connection with these crimes.

“Some believe that revolutionary groups cannot commit crimes. But only those who are suffering on the ground truly understand the reality. Many criticisms are shaped by long-standing anti-Rohingya sentiment, religious bias, and the assumption that those who share the same religion must be right. In 2017, the military side was widely supported; only after the coup did views begin to shift. Today’s situation on the ground is similar to 2017, and so are the criticisms. Time will reveal the truth of these allegations,” Nay San Lwin said.

In February this year, the Argentine court also issued arrest warrants for 25 top Myanmar military leaders — including junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and former President Htin Kyaw — over the 2017 Rohingya genocide.

Source: Federal FM