- Web Master
- September 29, 2024
Many ARSA and ARA terrorist group members are undergoing training from the military junta personnel and getting weapons from the soldiers to attack Arakha Army (AA) members, claims AA spokesman U Khaing Thu Kha.
He also added that the
action has fueled ethnic hatred in Rakhine State between the Buddhists and
Muslims.
In a statement, issued on 13 April regarding the ongoing situation in Buthidaung locality, the AA spokesman asserted that many Muslim armed groups have been deployed in Buthidaung township and nearby villages, where they chanted anti-Rakhine slogans.
He termed it as dangerous development which will provoke ethno-religious
animosity.
"It's a very dangerous political move by the
cunning military forces which would result in regional instability and all
sorts of conflicts,” he added.
He also mentioned that on 11 April, two Rakhine young men were killed by the
soldiers with the help of Muslim militias in Buthidaung.
"Both the young men were found with their throats slit. The crimes were
committed by the soldiers and radical Muslims,” he asserted.
By now the majority of Rakhine people in Buthidaung have left their places due to the threats from Muslim militants.
Some Hindu residents, who remain in the town,
are also facing threats from the Muslim armed groups.
Some Muslim
cronies and religious leaders are also collaborating with the junta and
supporting the soldiers for personal gains.
However, he clarified that not all Muslims are collaborating with the
junta and he believes that they would properly guide the common Muslim
residents.
“We hope that the righteous Muslim leaders will
speak the truth and give guidance to the Muslim community,” he explained,
adding that the AA will provide full protection to civilians and respond
decisively to those found guilty according to the wartime rules.