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Aug 12, 2026

More Than 1,504 Rohingya Civilians Killed, Raped, Detained or Disappeared': DPRI Report Exposes Arakan Army's Systematic Campaign of Atrocities From 2022 to 2026

A detailed documentation report by the Department of Public Relations and Information has recorded more than 1,504 Rohingya civilian victims of massacres, killings, sexual violence, arbitrary detention, and forced disappearance committed by the Arakan Army in Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships between 2022 and March 2026. The report identifies a systematic and recurring pattern of atrocities and calls for urgent international accountability.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing walk together following a welcome ceremony at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 6, 2026, as civil society groups condemn the visit over Min Aung Hlaing's alleged role in the Rohingya genocide. | Photo: Reuters

Aug 7, 2026

Thailand Honours Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing With Full State Welcome as Rights Groups Demand Accountability for Rohingya Genocide

Thai civil society groups have condemned their government for receiving Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing with full state honours in Bangkok, accusing it of legitimising a military ruler who faces international arrest warrants for genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people. Human rights advocates say the red carpet welcome sends the worst possible message to millions of civilian victims.

Jun 17, 2026

Rohingya in Arakan Face Growing Hardships Amid Displacement, Travel Restrictions, and Uncertainty

Dozens of Rohingya, including children and the elderly, have been left stranded along the Naf River after being returned from Bangladesh, as displaced families in Arakan State face mounting hardships including forced recruitment registration, checkpoint abuse, and the destruction of their homes.

May 11, 2026

UK Preparing Possible Sanctions Against Arakan Army Over Alleged Abuses in Rakhine State

The United Kingdom is considering sanctions against the Arakan Army and its political wing amid mounting allegations of abuses against Rohingya civilians and other violations in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

Apr 21, 2026

Rohingya Youth Call for Justice After Death of Mohammed Ullah in Andaman Sea

The death of Rohingya youth Mohammed Ullah in an Andaman Sea boat tragedy has sparked grief and calls for justice among refugees. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by Rohingya migrants taking dangerous sea routes due to limited safety, opportunity, and uncertainty in camps, with many still missing after the sinking.

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