Thinzar New, Narinjara News, 8 June 2024

During the last six months of  Arakan conflicts,319 civilians were  killed, and over 8,500 buildings, including privatehouses, were destroyed, said U Khaing Thukha, spokesperson of the United Leagueof Arakan (ULA/AA).

He revealed all the information during the ninth pressconference and added that the figure covered the period from 13 November (whenthe gun fighting resumed in Arakan) to 8 June.

At least 1,146 people sustained injuries from theartillery shells fired by the junta forces and 452 individuals were arrested.

Among the damaged buildings there are 19 schools, 9hospitals and 61 religious structures included. Even 13 bridges were alsodestroyed, stated U Khaing Thukha.

Buthidaung township witnessed the largest number ofdisruptive incidents.

The Arakha Army (AA) commander-in-chief general TwanMrat Naing disclosed in a recent media interview that 2,322 houses belonging to Arakanese and other ethnic groups, 550 houses of Muslims, 12monasteries, one mosque, two Hindu temples and two churches were destroyed dueto the arson attacks in Buthidaung locality.

In May alone, the junta soldiers  killed 256individuals across Myanmar, where Arakan recorded the highest number ofcasualties, stated the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).