The Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) says five of its members, including three health workers, were abducted by the Arakan Army (AA) this week in Ponnagyun, Rakhine State.

After a year-long internet blackout, 2G service has resumed in western Myanmar’s conflict zones but locals say the signal is weak and telecom firms appear to be limiting access.

Fighting in Chin State has prevented election authorities in conflict areas from making initial voter lists public ahead of the November election.