Rakhine rebels say Suu Kyi's party official killed in attack by Myanmar Army

An official from State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party died on December 25, two weeks after being detained by rebels in Myanmar’s Rakhine region. Buthidaung National League for Democracy (NLD) Chairman Ye in was captured by Arakan Army, an armed wing of United League of Arakan (ULA), for organising protests against gecide accusations at International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Arakan Army, in a statement, said that some detainees, including NLD chairman from Buthidaung, died while some got injured in explosion, allegedly executed by Myanmar’s army. In October, Security forces of Myanmar mand to rescue 14 people, with help of armed helicopters, abducted by Arakan Army rebels in Rakhine state. Myanmar government is trying to take control of Rakhine state after exodus of thousands of Rohingya Muslims since 2017. 

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According to Arakan Army, its position in region was under attack by Myanmar’s security forces which also led to displacement of Rohingya Muslims. Arakan Army, currently led by Commander in chief Twan Myat Naing, was established in 2009 by ethnic Rakhine Buddhists with an objective to seek greater automy from central government. rebel group wants self-determination for multi-ethnic Arakanese population and claims that it has links with Rohingya rebel group. Rohingya rebel group’s attack in 2017 led to crackdown by Myanmar’s Army which created a humanitarian crisis in Rakhine state. 

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Top commander's family detained

Recently, Thai officials detained wife and children of Major General Tun Myat Naing on December 4 in Chiang Mai, in rrn Thailand. Naing’s 38-year-old wife Hnin Zar Phyu, 11-year old daughter Saw Pyae Shun, and 11-month-old son Myat Lin Zan were detained at an immigration office in Mae Sai district. According to media reports, family is still in Thailand and with immigration officials still investigating case, ir deportation might be delayed. Naing’s wife was charged with illegal entry since Myanmar has revoked her passport.

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(With inputs from ncies)