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Myanmar junta forces massacre scores of civilians outside Sittwe
In a village outside the Rakhine State capital, survivors described the horrific slaughter of more than 70 of their neighbours and family members by junta soldiers in what they said was an act of vengeance
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Banks close and cash runs low in Rakhine State
Residents of the conflict-torn state say they are facing difficulties withdrawing their funds due to cash shortages and bank branches shutting down
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Rakhine ethnic armed organisation closer to taking control of Myanmar-Bangladesh border
After recent military gains in the region, the Arakan Army may soon fully capture the strategic northern Rakhine State towns of Maungdaw and Buthidaung
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Myanmar military using old tactics to ‘incite conflict’ between Rohingya and Rakhine communities, locals warn
The junta is reportedly ordering Rohingya villagers in Sittwe to protest against the Arakan Army, threatening them with isolation and deprivation of basic commodities if they refuse to comply
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Battles with Arakan Army escalate near junta’s Western command headquarters
In Rakhine State’s Ann Township, the Arakan Army announces it has blocked a strategic road to Magway Region, while the military is reportedly abandoning bases and ‘running out of soldiers’