The Arakan Army (AA) released some civilian detainees, including family members of junta troops and other captured individuals, who were detained during the final phase of the Arakan war, on February 8.

The released detainees included 40 male and 76 female family members of junta troops, along with 26 civilian prisoners. They were from areas where junta forces had lost control. The Arakan Army (AA) officially transferred them back to their families.

During the final phase of the Arakan war, the Arakan Army (AA) has fully taken control of multiple townships, including Paletwa, Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Rathedaung, Pauktaw, Kyauktaw, Mrauk U, Minbrar, Myaybon, Ponnakyun, Rambre, Thandwe, Taunggoke, Ann, and Gwa.

Additionally, officials from the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government stated that the AA has detained over 10,000 individuals, including junta troops and their family members.

In the territories controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), the Arakan People’s Revolutionary Government is establishing administrative mechanisms to govern the region. According to local residents, they are also assisting with security and reconstruction efforts to support the Arakanese people.

The Arakan Army (AA) stated that as they continue reconstruction efforts and stabilize the region, they will release detainees who are deemed suitable for release under secure conditions.

On December 29 of the previous year, the Arakan Army (AA) announced that it would seek solutions to Myanmar’s internal issues through peaceful and diplomatic means.