People living nearby say the Arakan Army (AA) has started a major attack on a junta artillery position on Pan Myauk Mountain, which is under the 5th Military Operations Command (MOC-5) in Taungup Town.
The resurgence of clashes between the Arakan Army (AA) and military forces in Arakan State since November 13, 2023, has forced many areas to depend on KBZPay and WaveMoney for financia transactions due to bank closures.
In northern Gwa Township villages where military troops are based, locals report soldiers are robbing shops and houses without restraint.
In Arakan State, ongoing fighting has left many breastfeeding mothers, including displaced women, unable to produce enough milk for their babies due to poor nutrition.