- Web Master
- August 02, 2024
The individuals
arrested are U Shwe Maung (45), U Aung Zan (60), U Phyu Tun (50), and U Maung
Than Win (53) from Ywar Ma Ward, Buthidaung Township.
According to a
resident in Buthidaung who spoke to Narinjara News, the four individuals were
arrested from their homes by a group of 40 Military Council troops at 4:30 a.m.
on December 7.
"They were
arrested at dawn. I witnessed them being taken to the Buthidaung tactical
operation command," the resident said.
The spouse of one of
the arrested individuals expressed concern, stating that family members are
worried about the unjust arrest, and there has been no contact with their
families.
"They arrived
with two military vehicles, forcefully arresting him at our residence. As of
this evening, we have received no communication. We are extremely
concerned," she explained.
Local residents also
reported that military council troops are conducting ambush patrols around
Buthidaung.
Arakan Army (AA)
spokesperson U Khaing Thukha told Narinjara on December 5 that Military Council
troops arrested over 110 innocent people from November 13 to December 4, during
the resurgence of fighting in Rakhine State.