05/08/2026
Today marks two years since the Naf River Bank Massacre.
In August 2024, Rohingya civilians fleeing violence in Maungdaw were met with systematic attacks by the Arakan Army (AA). Survivors recount horrific scenes: mortar shelling, drone strikes, boats sinking in the Naf River, and soldiers opening fire on a fleeing crowd, including an 8-year-old boy shot dead in front of his father.
At least 200 Rohingya civilians lost their lives, and women were subjected to brutal sexual violence and mutilation.
Two years later, the victims are still waiting for justice. Action Against Rohingya Atrocities (AARA) is officially calling on the International Criminal Court - ICC to immediately investigate these war crimes and crimes against humanity. We demand that commanders, including Major General Twan Mrat Naing, be held criminally accountable. The presence of other fighters never justifies the killing of innocent civilians.
We stand with the survivors. We demand an end to impunity.
➡️ Read the full official statement: www.aara-documentary.org