AA rescues 372 prisoners from Thandwe jail, sends 41 political prisoners to families

Maung Sar Ga, Narinjara News, 9 August 2024

The Arakan Army (AA) members successfully rescued 372 prisoners from Thandwe jail  and also sent 41 political prisoners to their families.

An AA statement issued 8 August said that the transferring of prisoners began on 6 August.

After taking control of the junta’s military bases in Thandwe, Ngapali (Ma Zin airport) and Thandwe hotel zone on 16 July,  the AA fighters rescued those prisoners.  There were many political prisoners among them. Many were jailed for crimes related to theft, robbery, murder, etc.

During the rescue operation, five prisoners were killed by shell shrapnel from the  junta forces. Two others died from severe injuries while undergoing treatment, added the statement.

Two political prisoners also died during the rescue initiatives. The remaining 41 political prisoners were also sick and they needed urgent medical care. They were provided appropriate treatment as well.

The police and administrative officials of the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) gathered necessary information and verified the identities of those political prisoners.

The prisoners who had committed crimes will remain under detention. Their offenses will be re-examined and addressed through legal procedures, concluded the AA statement.