Arakan Army Steps Up Mine Clearance and Safety Awareness in Maungdaw Township, Arakan

The Arakan Army (AA) has intensified landmine clearance operations and public safety awareness efforts in Maungdaw Township, focusing on former military bases and roadside areas previously affected by armed clashes, according to local sources.

AA demining teams are prioritizing areas that experienced heavy fighting, with the objective of ensuring safe movement for civilians. Operations have concentrated on former military positions, forest pathways, and key transport routes.

On January 20 and 21, clearance teams conducted operations at multiple sites in Maungdaw, including the former Battalion No. 766 compound, major roadways, and areas near Myakansa Dam. During these operations, 78 M-14 type landmines were reportedly located and removed.

Field reports by AB News in June 2025 indicated that approximately 3,000 landmines were cleared within 115 days in a single area known as NaKhaKha (5) in Maungdaw. Since gaining control of the township, the AA has removed thousands of landmines across Maungdaw District.