In Myanmar’s Rakhine State, young Rohingya men find themselves trapped between the conflict involving the Buddhist Arakan Army and the military junta, as the fighting moves closer to the Bangladeshi border. Tens of thousands of ethnic Rohingya Muslims are caught in the crossfire, feeling pressure from both sides to take a stand.
The situation has become increasingly dire, with some Rohingya men choosing to resist against the forces at play. The conflict has even spilled over into Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island, further complicating the already volatile situation.
Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, shedding light on the struggles faced by these young Rohingya men as they navigate the complexities of war and conscription. The ongoing crisis in Rakhine State continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of those caught in the middle, further fueling tensions in the region.
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