AARA Urge Immediate Release of Forced Abduction of Ten Rohingya Girls by the Arakan Army in Buthidaung

Action Against Rohingya Atrocities (AARA) expresses profound alarm and unequivocal condemnation over the reported abduction of approximately ten Rohingya girls from Kint Taung Village Tract, Buthidaung Township, Arakan State, by members of the Arakan Army (AA) on March 11, 2026.

According to credible accounts from local residents, armed AA fighters entered Kint Taung Village and forcibly removed young Rohingya women without explanation or due process. The identities of the abducted individuals remain undisclosed, and their current whereabouts are unknown deepening fear, uncertainty, and distress among their families and the wider community.

This act represents a grave violation of fundamental human rights and a direct threat to civilian protection. The abduction of vulnerable young women by an armed group underscores an alarming pattern of intimidation, coercion, and insecurity faced by the Rohingya population in Arakan State.

Families of the abducted girls are enduring profound anguish, with no information regarding the fate or condition of their loved ones. In the absence of transparency, they continue to pursue all possible avenues to secure information and ensure the safe return of the victims.

AARA strongly condemns this egregious act and urgently calls for: The immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all abducted girls
A prompt, independent, and transparent investigation into the incident
Full accountability for those responsible for these violations
Immediate intervention by relevant authorities and international human rights organizations

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing vulnerability of the Rohingya community and the urgent need for strengthened protection mechanisms, sustained international oversight, and decisive action to prevent further atrocities.

Source: Local residents and community sources in Kint Taung Village, Buthidaung Township