The Annan Report states: “…On one level, Rakhine represents a development crisis. The state is marked by chronic poverty from which all communities suffer, and lags behind the national average in virtually every area. Protracted conflict, insecure land tenure and lack of livelihood opportunities have resulted in significant migration out of the state, reducing the…
Author: Shahid Bolsen
Shahid Bolsen is the founder of the Middle Nation Movement.
The Myanmar security forces have stated that there are ongoing o…
The Myanmar security forces have stated that there are ongoing operations in 25 locations in Arakan state; ARSA claims to have carried out “defensive” operations in 25 locations (presumably these locations are corresponding). What seems likely is that the army has targeted civilians at least partially in an attempt to provoke a response from ARSA;…