Many ARSA and ARA terrorist group members are undergoing training from themilitary junta personnel and getting weapons from the soldiers to attack ArakhaArmy (AA) members, claims AA spokesman U Khaing Thu Kha.
He also added that theaction has fueled ethnic hatred in Rakhine State between the Buddhists andMuslims.
In a statement, issued on 13 April regarding theongoing situation in Buthidaunglocality, the AA spokesman asserted that many Muslim armed groups have beendeployed in Buthidaung township and nearby villages, where they chantedanti-Rakhine slogans.
He termed it as dangerous development which will provoke ethno-religiousanimosity.
"It's a very dangerous political move by thecunning military forces which would result in regional instability and allsorts of conflicts,” he added.
He also mentioned that on 11 April, two Rakhine young men were killed by thesoldiers with the help of Muslim militias in Buthidaung.
"Both the young men were found with their throats slit. The crimes werecommitted by the soldiers and radical Muslims,” he asserted.
By now the majority of Rakhine people in Buthidaunghave left their places due to the threats from Muslim militants.
Some Hindu residents, who remain in the town,are also facing threats from the Muslim armed groups.
Some Muslimcronies and religious leaders are also collaborating with the junta andsupporting the soldiers for personal gains.
However, he clarified that not all Muslims are collaborating with the junta and he believes that they would properly guide the common Muslimresidents.
“We hope that the righteous Muslim leaders willspeak the truth and give guidance to the Muslim community,” he explained,adding that the AA will provide full protection to civilians and responddecisively to those found guilty according to the wartime rules.