Arakan Rohingya Army

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Arakan Rohingya Army
LeadersNabi Hossain (POW) [1] [2]
Abdullah Kane [3]
Dates of operation2020 (2020)–present [4]
Active regions Northern Rakhine State
Bangladesh–Myanmar border
Ideology
SizeApproximately 30 [5]
Part of National Islamic Forces of Arakan
OpponentsState opponents:
Flag of Myanmar.svg Myanmar
Battles and wars Rohingya conflict

The Arakan Rohingya Army (ARA) is an ethnic Rohingya insurgent group founded by Nabi Hossain. [6]

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Formation

Formed in September 2020, ARA claimed that its fighters were based in Rakhine State and that it promised equal rights for everyone. [4] Its leaders, Nabi Hossain and Abdullah Kane, are wanted by Bangladeshi authorities for drug smuggling and mafia-like activities. [7] [8] [2] [1] [9]

Conflict

The group started fighting against the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army after peace activist, Mohib Ullah, was allegedly killed by the latter group on 29 September 2021. [2]

On 6 February 2024 the Arakan Army and the RSO cooperated on a joint assault against ARA, who had captured a Border Guard Police camp along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border during the Rakhine Offensive. [1] During the month of April, ARSA and ARA reportedly fought with the Tatmadaw against AA in Buthidaung, where they burnt down homes and kidnapped civilians. [10] According to statements from both AA and Rohingya refugees, ARA forcibly recruits young men to fight with the Myanmar military. [11] [12]

On 30 August 2024, Nabi Hossain was arrested by the Armed Police Battalion. [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bangladeshis fret over unconfirmed return of Rohingya militant Nabi Hossain amid Myanmar conflict. February 9, 2024. Bdnews24.com. Archived February 28, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  2. 1 2 3 Is Nabi Hossain main perpetrator behind violence at Rohingya camp?. March 8, 2023. Prothom Alo. Archived March 9, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ A New Dimension to Armed Conflicts in Arakan?. Transnational Institute. September 20, 2023. Naing Lin Archived April 23, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  4. 1 2 Rohingya rights: New armed group ARA emerges in Rakhine. September 6, 2020. Dhaka Tribune.
  5. ↑ Unravelling the Maungdaw Exodus: new report sheds light on factors driving large-scale Rohingya displacement in Maungdaw Kaladan Press. December 17, 2024. Archived December 18, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ Competing armed groups pose new threat to Rohingya in Bangladesh International Institute for Strategic Studies. December 11, 2023
  7. ↑ Rohingya Armed Groups Active Again in Western Myanmar. September 20, 2021. The Irrawaddy. Archived September 27, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ Gang-related crimes rampant in Rohingya camps. Bangla Tribune. August 26, 2019. Nuruzzaman Labu Archived August 26, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ Case filed against 23 armed Myanmar nationals who fled to Bangladesh. Dhaka Tribune. February 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Myanmar Junta Using Rohingya Recruits to Sow Ethnic Hatred: Activists. Brian Wei. The Irrawaddy. April 19, 2024. Archived April 19, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ Rohingya Forced to Fight Alongside Myanmar Army Tormentors. Agence France-Presse. May 29, 2024. Archived May 29, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ 194 organisations say Rohingya must no longer be exploited for military and political gain. Mizzima. May 23, 2024. Archived June 1, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ Rohingya smuggler Nabi Hossain arrested. Dhaka Tribune. September 1, 2024 Abdul Aziz
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