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- August 31, 2024
The gun fighting between the junta forces and Arakha
Army (AA) fighters begins in the southern part of Rakhine State. The residents
informed Narinjara News that they could hear the sound of small arms firing and
artillery shelling in between Kwayt Chaung and Yae Sin villages under
Thandwe township on 13 April in the morning hours.
A local military analyst revealed that the war in
Rakhine has now spread to the southern localities. Meanwhile, the junta has
closed the road between Thandwe and Tungup all of a sudden.
The gunshots were reported at around 5 am and
continued till 6:30 am. The residents now feel worried and refrain from coming
outside for even works.
"The gunfire was heard on the path over the
mountain between Kwayt Chaung and Yae Sin villages. Now the villagers remain
inside their residences,” said a local resident.
Kwayt Chaung and Yae Sin villages are situated on the
Thandwe-Taungup road in between Shwe Hlay village and Thandwe township. Nearly
40 junta soldiers were stationed at the Yae Sin intersection for about two
months.
"The soldiers suspected that some AA
fighters were coming to the localities. Previously, they carried out military
operations in the mountain villages connecting the Yae Sin junction," said
a villager.
Narinjara News continues searching for authenticate
information about the gun fighting.
Currently, the soldiers are checking the
pedestrians at the intersection of Yae Sin road. A military vehicle and a
police car were also observed in the area those went towards Yae Sin village.