A villager was killed and another injured as alandmine exploded in Kyaukphyu township of Rakhine State on 22 March.

U Zaw Zaw (aged 45) from Wut San Daunt village in OhnTaw village-tract was killed and U Win Naing Soe (aka Wah Gyi, 40) was injured.

U Win Naing Soe stepped on a landmine near Doe TanTaung 32nd police battalion in Kyan Tat Taung, while carrying jackfruits by 2pm. He lost his right leg.

At around 4:50 pm, the villagers were heading toassist U Win Naing Soe, who stepped on a landmine, then another landminedetonated in the vicinity, causing U Zaw Zaw to lose his right leg. U Zaw Zawpassed away at the hospital by 8:30 pm due to the injuries.

"The first person stepped on a landmine whilegathering food, and when the others went to rescue  another individualstepped on a second landmine, resulting in his death. Given the militarypresence in the area, there is a risk of landmines, which  concerns thecivilians over their safety. We must remain vigilant and exercise caution whilemoving,"  said a local villager.

He emphasized on clearing the landmines and remnantsof military weapons in Rakhine State. The military junta is requested not toplant landmines near civilian areas.

U Win Naing Soe is currently receiving treatment atKyaukphyu hospital.

On 14 March, Ko Maung San Win, a 25-year-old mentallyill individual from Yan Taing village under Minbya township, was injured in anexplosion caused by the remnants of military weapons.

Between 13 November 2023 and 13 January 2024, 111Rakhine civilians were killed and 357 were injured due to the junta’s  useof artillery shells, small arms firing by air force and navy personnel, as wellas landmines, said a statement issued by the United League of Arakan (ULA/AA).

At least 11 people died as a result of landmineexplosions.