Tongchangya Students Union Mizoram

05/06/2026

#𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 📍𝐓𝐒𝐔 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞.



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05/06/2026

The Tongchangya Students Union (Mizoram) has issued a statement expressing gratitude for the release of 89 Chakma individuals who were temporarily detained from Thinbawhla Village in Maungdaw Township by the Arakan Army (AA).

Currently, 33 Chakma individuals remain under the detention of the Arakan Army, causing rising concerns among their families. The union has urged the relevant authorities to release them as soon as possible so they can be reunited with their families.

According to a ground report, it was confirmed that 90 detainees were released following a joint appeal by 12 Chakma organizations on May 27, 2026, demanding the release of innocent civilians. https://www.globalarakannetwork.com/post/tongchangya-students-union-mizoram-welcomes-release-of-89-chakma-individuals-by-the-arakan-army

03/06/2026

Arakan Army have released 89 detainees Daingnet

At 2:59 PM IST on 3 June 2026, a ground report confirmed that 90 Sakma (Daingnet) detainees were released following a joint appeal on 27th May, 2026 by 12 Sakma (Daingnet) organizations calling for the release of innocent community members on. The Daingnet people of Myanmar expressed gratitude to the Tongchangya Students Union for the show of unity after the press release issued on 31 May 2026. The Tongchangya Students Union Mizoram, also thanked the Arakan Army for its role. However, 33 Daingnet individuals remain in custody of the Arakan Army.
Authorities are urged to release them promptly so they can reunite with worried loved ones.

03/06/2026

Thank you Changmha Times for highlights the issue.Request other sisters Organizations also stand solidarity in this need of the hours.

| TSU Condemns Reported Arrests and Atrocities Against Chakma Civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Dampdep, May 31, 2026: The Tongchangya Students’ Union (TSU), General Headquarters, Dampdep, Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Mizoram, has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the reported arbitrary arrests, abductions, assaults, and other alleged atrocities committed against innocent Chakma (Daignet/Tongchangya) civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

In a press release issued on Saturday, TSU stated that more than 100 civilians, including women, elderly persons, and village breadwinners, were reportedly detained, assaulted, and taken away following tensions linked to forced military recruitment on May 24, 2026, in Thinbaw Hla Village, Tawng Pyo Letwe Subtownship, Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State.

The Union further alleged that homes and properties belonging to Chakma villagers were looted and destroyed, causing widespread fear, trauma, and a growing humanitarian crisis among affected communities.

Describing the Chakma (Daignet/Tongchangya) people as a peace-loving indigenous community that has lived in Rakhine State for generations, TSU emphasized that any form of violence, intimidation, unlawful detention, forced recruitment, or oppression against civilians constitutes a serious violation of human rights and human dignity.

The organization acknowledged that several Chakma and Daignet organizations in Myanmar have already raised their voices and issued protest statements regarding the incidents. However, TSU noted that despite public claims that the situation had been resolved, reports suggest that many detained civilians have yet to be released.

TSU’s Key Demands

The Tongchangya Students’ Union has called for:

The immediate and unconditional release of all detained Chakma civilians.

An end to forced recruitment, intimidation, violence, and harassment targeting ethnic minority communities in Rakhine State.

Protection and security for vulnerable civilians, particularly women, children, and the elderly.

Unrestricted humanitarian access and adequate medical assistance for affected villages and families.

A transparent investigation into the reported incidents to ensure justice and accountability.

TSU also appealed to all parties involved to pursue peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding to prevent further tensions and promote peace, stability, and communal harmony in the region.

Expressing solidarity with the Chakma (Daignet/Tongchangya) population residing in Myanmar’s Arakan region, the Union urged democratic institutions, human rights organizations, civil society groups, and the international community to pay urgent attention to the plight of the affected people and support efforts aimed at achieving justice and a peaceful resolution.

01/06/2026

Damdep, Mizoram, June 2, 2026: The Tongchangya Students’ Union has issued a strong press statement condemning the reported arbitrary arrest, beating and forced disappearance of more than 100 Chakma civilians including elderly people following a dispute over alleged forced recruitment by the Arakan Army (AA). The union called for the immediate release of all civilians detained, and compensation for victims whose homes were reportedly looted and destroyed.

Local Sakma sources in Mawndaw said several people were injured on their hands and legs, and that an elderly man in his 70s was among those taken away with other detainees. Community members said families were split apart during the arrests and fear has spread among residents of the affected villages.

Already 12 Sakma organisations in Myanmar have sent out protest letters on the incident. But the allegations have been denied publicly by AA spokesperson Khine Thukha who has said the matter has been resolved. Local sources however insist that to date no detainee has been released despite such claims.

On 29 May 2026, a Sakma resident from Mawndaw, who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons, called the Tongchangya Students’ Union and requested a public statement condemning the actions taken and demanding the release of all detained Chakma/Tongchangya civilians. The union responded to the appeal and expressed its solidarity with the innocent Daingnet people of Thinbaw Hla village in Mawndaw Township in its press statement officially released on May 31.

Meanwhile, the Burmese version of Narinjara on 1 June 2026 said public commentary on the incident should be made cautiously to prevent further damage to peace and stability in Arakan State. The report further states that comments made without understanding the situation could further heighten tensions between the Rakhine and Sakma communities. But Sakma representatives say the detained civilians remain in detention, and the crux of the matter is unresolved.

Reportedly arrested families
Local sources in Sakma have compiled a list of families reportedly detained in the May 23 incident. It includes old people, it includes women and children. Those listed include:

1. Mr. Aung Shwe Tun (63) and 8 family members, including 3 children under 18.

2. Mrs.Hla Nyo Sein (60) and 3 Family members.

3. Mr. Wai Hlaing(37) and 3 family members

4. Mr.Kyaw Thein Maung ( 45) and 7 family members.

5. Mr. Paing Nyo(46) and 6 family members included children under 18 .

6. Mrs. Ma Phyu and 2 Family members.

7. Mrs. Thu Phyu May(80) yrs old.

8. Mrs.Oo Yin Hla (31).

9. Mrs. Nyunt Nyunt Sein( 38) and 2 Family members.

10. Mrs.Kyaur Ma Khin (85).

11. Mrs. Nyi Ma Phu (38) and 3 Family members.

12. Mrs. Ma Aye Sein(48) and 5 Family members.

13. Mr. Tun Thar San (68) and 4 Family members.

14. Mr. Kan Phaw (71) and 5 family members

15. Mrs. Ma Thar Sein (49) and 3 family members.

16. Mrs. Sein Saw Phu (35) and 2 family members.

17. Mr. Mg Than Hla (70).

18. Mrs.Saw Hla Htun (50) and 3 family members.

19. Mr. Hla Maung Thar (60)and 3 family members.

20. Mrs. Kyaw Sein Maung and 5 family members.

21. Mrs.Kyaw Aye (58) and 5 family members.

Local sources, citing the latest data available, say that a total of 73 people have so far been reportedly arrested.

Local concerns
But Sakma residents say the public narrative of resolution does not match the reality on the ground. Some media sympathetic to the AA have claimed the matter has been resolved but prisoners are still being held and independent journalists have not been allowed into the village. Local voices say this selective access has made conditions hard to verify and helped obscure the situation.

Community leaders and civil society groups continue to call for the immediate release of all innocent civilians detained, especially the elderly, women and pregnant women and children who are said to have been affected by the operation. They are also calling for accountability for the alleged violence, destruction of property and trauma on families in the area.

Damdep, Mizoram, June 2, 2026: The Tongchangya Students’ Union has issued a strong press statement condemning the reported arbitrary arrest, beating and forced disappearance of more than 100 Chakma civilians including elderly people following a dispute over alleged forced recruitment by the Arakan...

31/05/2026

#𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐩,𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:

📍𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐇𝐪𝐫𝐬:𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐩, 𝐌𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚.

24/05/2026

Tongchangya Students Union extend wishes on its 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 foundation day of 𝐌𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧.

18/05/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭,𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬,𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.
𝐈𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞"

01/05/2026

#𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:📍𝐓𝐒𝐔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐠. 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝟐𝟓𝟕𝟎 𝐁𝐄. 🙏💐

29/04/2026

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📍𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞

𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐒𝐔),𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐇𝐪𝐫𝐬:𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐩 𝐌𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐂 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.