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Why is the Arakanese Saradaw Ashin Oo Ottama famous in Burma’s anti-colonial struggle and how do today’s Arakanese people see him?
FAQ About Arakan Affairs ၊ September 9, 2026 Ashin Ottama’s fame in Burma’s anti-colonial struggle rests on his role as the nation’s first political martyr and the pioneer who broke the tradition of monastic political neutrality. A globally traveled monk who studied in Calcutta and taught in Tokyo, he was deeply inspired by both Gandhian nonviolent resistance and Japan’s victory over Russia, which demonstrated Asian defiance of European power. Upon returning to British Burma,
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Why is the Arakanese Saradaw Ashin Oo Ottama famous in Burma’s anti-colonial struggle and how do today’s Arakanese people see him?
FAQ About Arakan Affairs ၊ September 9, 2026 Ashin Ottama’s fame in Burma’s anti-colonial struggle rests on his role as the nation’s first political martyr and the pioneer who broke the tradition of monastic political neutrality. A globally traveled monk who studied in Calcutta and taught in Tokyo, he was deeply inspired by both Gandhian nonviolent resistance and Japan’s victory over Russia, which demonstrated Asian defiance of European power. Upon returning to British Burma,
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Well-known Arakanese Monk, Saradaw Ashin Ottama, Passes Away
Well-known Arakanese Monk, Saradaw Ashin Ottama, Passes Away
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Debunking BROUK Leader Tun Khin’s Lies about Arakan on UN Stage
News Analysis ၊ September 8, 2026 Tun Khin and his colleges during recent UN speech (photoscreenshoot) The recent address by Tun Khin at the United Nations platform demands a clear-eyed response. When a figure with considerable international visibility makes sweeping claims, those claims must be weighed against observable reality. His statements regarding the situation in Arakan are not merely critical; they are dangerously detached from the facts on the ground. A careful exa
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Arakkha Government Returns Two Underage Youths and One Medically Ineligible Youth to Their Families
Arakkha Government Returns Two Underage Youths and One Medically Ineligible Youth to Their Families
2 days ago2 min read
One Civilian Killed and Three Injured in Terrorist Myanmar Military Airstrikes on Thandwe
One Civilian Killed and Three Injured in Terrorist Myanmar Military Airstrikes on Thandwe
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Myanmar Junta Committed Cultural Heritage Crimes in Ponnaggyun of Arakan
News Analysis ၊ September 7, 2026 Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda in Ponnagyun (source@narinjaranews) The airstrike carried out by Myanmar's military commission forces against the historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda in Ponnagyun Township, Arakan, on September 4, 2026, constitutes a serious violation of international law and amounts to a cultural heritage crime demanding urgent accountability. At approximately 10:00 PM that evening, military forces executed airstrikes and launched heavy art
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Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda Damaged by Military Commission Bombardment, Destroying Buddha Statues
Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda Damaged by Military Commission Bombardment, Destroying Buddha Statues
3 days ago1 min read
Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda Damaged by Military Commission Bombardment, Destroying Buddha Statues
Historic Gu Wa Cave Pagoda Damaged by Military Commission Bombardment, Destroying Buddha Statues
3 days ago1 min read
Special Court Sentences Man to 30 Years Hard Labor for Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl in Kyauktaw
Special Court Sentences Man to 30 Years Hard Labor for Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl in Kyauktaw
3 days ago2 min read
Chin and Rakhine at the Same Table
Opinion ၊ September 5, 2026 Chin and Arakan Leaders Meet (photocrd) Recently, discussions have been observed on internet pages regarding an article posted on August 16 by the 'Global Arakan Network' (GAN). In reality, GAN is not a media outlet representing any political organization or force; it is merely a platform established by overseas Arakanese patriots, coming together to advocate for the interests of Arakan. The GAN English version has been operational for some time, w
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ULA Warns Public to Exercise Extreme Caution Due to Ongoing Airstrikes and Heavy Artillery Attacks in Arakan
ULA Warns Public to Exercise Extreme Caution Due to Ongoing Airstrikes and Heavy Artillery Attacks in Arakan
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Arakkha Government Returns Underage Youth Who Voluntarily Enlisted to Their Parents
Arakkha Government Returns Underage Youth Who Voluntarily Enlisted to Their Parents
4 days ago1 min read
More Than 90 Percent of ARSA and RSO’s 10,000 Militants Are Refugees inside Bangladesh: Research Report
News Analysis ၊ September 5, 2026 ARSA and RSO Islamic Militant inside Bangladesh (photocrd) The numbers tell a story that is hard to dismiss. When a research report claims that more than 90 percent of the 10,000 militants belonging to ARSA and RSO are living inside refugee camps in Bangladesh, it moves the debate from speculation to a measurable reality. This is not a minor detail. It is a structural flaw in how the humanitarian crisis along the border has been managed. For
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Two Civilians Killed by Military Commission Heavy Shelling in Mindat
Two Civilians Killed by Military Commission Heavy Shelling in Mindat
4 days ago1 min read
Bangladesh Coast Guard Arrests Three Traders Attempting to Export Fertilizers to Arakan
Bangladesh Coast Guard Arrests Three Traders Attempting to Export Fertilizers to Arakan
4 days ago1 min read
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