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- June 26, 2024
Shin
Min Zan, Narinjara News, 28 August 2024
Out
of 16 civilians arrested from Min Tayar Gyeik old village under Sittwe township
of Arakan State, 13 were released. Among them there were two women and
three students too.
The
released individuals include Ma Sandar Win, Tun Tun Naing, Maung Chey
(father of Thar Pu Chey), Thein Min Htay, San Maung Hla, Thar Pu Chey, Thar
Gyi, Than Zaw Oo (also known as Maung Myat Oo), Win Win Zaw, Than Zaw Htay, and
two others (near Wai Lu Wun monastery).
They
were released from Sittwe number one police station. But Maung Chauk
Chey, Nay Min Tun, and Ko Htay Htay remained in police custody for further
interrogation, said a released family member.
"We
had to apply for the bail to get them released," added the family member.
The
junta soldiers and police personnel surrounded the village and arrested the
civilians on the night of 21 August.
In
Sittwe, which is under the junta’s control, the soldiers and police
personnel continue arresting civilians for various reasons. Some detainees have
gone missing and the families have no idea about them.
On 29
May, the junta soldiers raided Byine Phyu village and arrested several
villagers. Out of the detained individuals, 76 were brutally killed. Over 100
individuals were taken to the 20th infantry battalion. Byine Phyu village is
near to Min Tayar Gyeik old village.
The
junta has increased its military presence across Sittwe as the last line
of defense. The junta forces have also used many residents as their hostages
and blocked the town to prevent anyone from leaving the place.