Protests against the civil wars between the Myanmar Defense Services (Tatmadaw) and the Arakan Army (AA) that erupted in Butheedaung, Yathedaung and Ponngyun townships starting on April 16 are being planned to take place around Rakhine State.
Hundreds of displaced people have fled their homes to seek safety in other villages due to the recent clashes in Rakhine State.
The protesters will demand that the government to stop the fighting and ban illegal arrests and porterage committed by the armies. They will also raise money to assist war victims.
“A meeting about the protest was held in Ponngyun yesterday. We are going to stage a protest against all civil wars. The residents of this area do not want wars. Although battles have occurred among the armed groups, these should not affect uninvolved residents. Nonetheless, people have had to flee to safety due to the fighting. We are going to urge the government to swiftly carry out rescue operations,” said Kyaw Than.
The Arakan National Party (ANP), the ruling party in Rakhine State, also urged the new Union government and the Rakhine State committee to work to end the fighting. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
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