Development Media Group

December 12, 2025
Junta bombs Kyaukphyu a day after Mrauk-U hospital airstrike, killing eight
Arakan IDPs outside camps struggle as aid fails to reach them
December 12, 2025
Arakan IDPs outside camps struggle as aid fails to reach them
Mrauk-U hospital bombing death toll surpasses 30, injuries exceed 70
December 11, 2025
Mrauk-U hospital bombing death toll surpasses 30, injuries exceed 70
December 2, 2020
Another Tatmadaw ceasefire declaration leaves Arakan in apparent exclusion
Kyaw Thu Htay — The Tatmadaw will suspend military operations for another month, through December 31, except in areas where terrorist groups take...
December 2, 2020
Japanese special envoy pledges $200k for IDPs in Arakan State
Aung Htein — Japan’s special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar, Yohei Sasakawa, over the weekend said his government would provide US$200...
November 27, 2020
UN urges Myanmar to enact protection, prevention of violence against women...
Aung Htein — The United Nations has urged the Myanmar Parliament to pass comprehensive legislation to protect women and prevent violence against them...
November 27, 2020
Ethnic protesters in Japan demand release of detained Myanmar students
Nyan Hein — Members of Myanmar ethnic minorities staged a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in Tokyo, Japan, on November 26,...
November 26, 2020
Returning IDPs want a more concrete peace as military tensions ease in...
Nyan Hein - Arakanese people, who have recently returned to their homes from displacement camps following a de-escalation of fighting in the region...
November 25, 2020
NLD signals willingness to resume full mobile internet access in N. Arakan
Khin Tharaphy Oo — The National League for Democracy (NLD) government is likely to resume full mobile internet services in northern Arakan State if...
November 24, 2020
Over 42,000 ballots tossed out in Arakan State elections
Min Tun — More than 42,000 ballots were invalidated or “missing” in the November 8 general election in Arakan State, according to the state election...
November 23, 2020
Arakan Army signals willingness to release abducted NLD candidates
Aung Htein — The Arakan Army (AA) on Saturday said it has treated well the three National League for Democracy (NLD) candidates that it abducted last...
November 23, 2020
Uneven coronavirus cash distribution sparks disputes in some Arakan...
Kyaw Thu Htay & Aung Kaung Zaw — Disputes over government subsidies during the coronavirus pandemic have reportedly erupted between ward and...
November 23, 2020
IDPs worried about landmines and artillery shells as some return home
Hnin Nwe — Internally displaced people (IDPs) in Arakan State are concerned about the dangers of landmines and other unexploded ordnance from...
November 18, 2020
Over 400 villagers sheltering in Ramree town return home
Aung Kaung Zaw - More than 400 villagers who had been taking refuge at monasteries in Ramree town, Arakan State, reportedly returned to their homes...
November 17, 2020
ALP views Tatmadaw-AA ceasefire as a baseline for peace in Arakan State
Aung Htein - The Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) first need a ceasefire to jumpstart the peace process in conflict-plagued Arakan State, according...