NarinjaraNews, 5 September 2022

The ongoingfight between the Burmese soldiers and Arakan Army members has affected thesocio-political scenario of western Myanmar.

Lately, AAmembers attacked the Myeik Wa-based military camp near the Indian border, whichwas retaliated by the military Juna forces with aerial bombing. Now hundreds offamilies from Myeik Wa village had fled to India.

“At around6 pm on 1 September, the AA members attackedthe camp in Paletwa township. The fighting continuedtill 7:00 pm. Next day, two military jet fighters were used againstthe AA members. The people become scared of the development,” said a local.

The MyeikWa-based military camp is located at the border which is adjacentto Mizoram of India. Lately there is a rumour that the camp has beenoccupied by AAmembers.

 An AArelease showedthat many residents ofMreik Wa village fled their places after the military personnel fired heavy weapons and even used jet fighters for bombing in the areas.

On 1 September, a fierce battle between the Burmese soldiers and AA members broke out near Rimawa village under Paletwa township. Itlasted for many hours.

Similarly on 31 August, the Maungdaw township'sBorder Guard Station (pillar number 40) wasattacked and occupied by the AA members and the military junta retaliated with brutalcrackdown.