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Burma
The government began the process of naming Mrauk-U as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2019 only for the historic capital to be damaged in fighting with the Arakan Army.
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Burma
More than 12,000 displaced Rakhine villagers say they are ready to return to their homes but are demanding protection and troop withdrawals.
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Burma
Fighting with the Arakan Army ceased in November but displaced villagers cannot return home until unexploded explosives are cleared, Rakhine MPs say.
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Election 2020
Rakhine State politicians say calling the armed group a terrorist organization is an obstacle to peace.
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Election 2020
Voting for most Rakhine State residents was canceled ahead of the November 8 general election amid fears of Arakan Army violence.
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Burma
Stickers are appearing in Ann Township demanding the release of elected politician Dr. Aye Maung and other political prisoners.
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Specials
The Irrawaddy looks back on the people, groups and institutions that dominated the news in a year marked by the fight against COVID-19 and the NLD’s election win.
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Burma
Travel is increasingly common in Rakhine State as the threat of coronavirus and fighting between the military and Arakan Army fades.
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Burma
The armed group seized Salai Aung Soe but only admitted to holding the Chin civilian when he was released this week.
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Burma
Three army privates raped a villager at gunpoint in Rakhine State.
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Interview
Japanese envoy Yohei Sasakawa tells The Irrawaddy he is disappointed with the Union Election Commission for not acting on his advice that voting can be held in Rakhine.
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Burma
Fighting has recently ceased between Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army with civilians hoping the ceasefire can be extended into 2021.
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Burma
A car filled with civilians triggered a landmine in Maungdaw Township, killing three civilians and seriously injuring six others.
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Election 2020
The armed group has called for voting to be held in Rakhine State by the end of the year in the areas where it was canceled.
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Election 2020
The decision to cancel voting for more than half of Rakhine State’s residents will drive people to support the Arakan Army, say politicians and analysts.
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