March 2026 marked a severe escalation of violence and repression in Rakhine State. This report documents widespread airstrikes, village destruction, forced recruitment, arbitrary detention, and increasing restrictions on religious and civilian life, leaving Rohingya communities trapped in deepening insecurity.
4/1/2026
Dozens of Rohingya families who returned to their homes in Maungdaw Township after the Arakan Army (AA) seized control of the area have endured arbitrary detention, systematic rape, torture, and extortion at the hands of the ethnic armed group, survivors have told.
2/26/2026
Stay up to date with our latest news and updates from Arakan state of Myanmar. We are writing from the most persecuted Rohingya community in Arakan state.
4/3/2026
AARA strongly condemns the brutal extrajudicial killing of two Rohingya youths by the Arakan Army in Maungdaw. Arbitrarily detained while fishing, the victims were later found dead, showing clear signs of severe abuse. This atrocity reflects an escalating pattern of violence against Rohingya civilians. AARA urgently calls for an independent international investigation, accountability for perpetrators, and immediate protection for the Rohingya population.
