According to local residents, Aziz Ullah (58), a Rohingya man from northern Maungdaw, was reportedly detained by the Arakan Army (AA) on June 9, 2026. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising concerns among his family and community.
An elderly Rohingya man from Thayet Oak (Mingala) village in northern Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, has reportedly been detained by the Arakan Army (AA), according to local residents.
The man, identified as Aziz Ullah (58), son of Mawlawi Habib Ullah, was reportedly taken from his home at around 5:10 PM on June 9, 2026.
Residents said that AA members accused him of involvement in arms trading. However, people in the village strongly deny the accusation, describing Aziz Ullah as an ordinary civilian with no known connection to such activities.
Community members expressed concern over the situation, saying that Aziz Ullah is well known in the village and that they do not believe the allegations against him.
Since his reported detention, his whereabouts have remained unknown. No information has been provided about where he is being held or about his current condition. As a result, his family and fellow villagers are living with uncertainty and worry, hoping for news of his safety and release.
The information in this report is based on accounts from local residents, and independent verification has not been possible at the time of reporting.