Narinjara News, 22 September 2022

RakhineState military council has summoned the businessmen of Rakhine State andthreatened to take actions up to confiscation of properties if theysupport the Arakan Army (AA).

“AAmust not be supported. The State border and security affairs ministerthreatened us to take actions. The authorities may confiscateour assets," said a businessman, who attended the meeting, withthe condition of anonymity.

On 20September, the concerned minister colonel Kyaw Thura called 60 businessmenincluding gold entrepreneurs, hotel & travel operator, etc from Sittwe, thecapital city of Arakan State, to his office and issued the threat.

Besides the minister, Dakasamu (acommander of Myanmar military's Western Regional Command) and the State policechief were present in the meeting. The businessmen wereasked not to support the AA membersin any manner.

A Rakhine analyst claimsthat the people of Arakan are supporting the AA andhence the military council became jealous of it. Sothey summoned the businessmen to issue the threatfor the first time, he added.

Presently, the State is witnessingwidespread military tension and fierce fighting because of whichcommon residents are becoming the victims of circumstances.