"In addition to ongoing oppressive conditions in Arakan State, the Tatmadaw continues to act with impunity in Kachin and Shan states where crimes against ethnic nationality civilians go unpunished. In recent months serious crimes perpetrated by the military include: Rohingya in Arakan State: Living under lockdown In August, following a visit to Arakan State, a Bangladeshi official delegation revealed the ongoing oppressive conditions the Rohingya are enduring in Burma. ?The houses of the Muslims were under barricade. The commercial establishments of the Muslims were completely shut. There is no livelihood opportunity for them,” said Habibul Kabir Chowdhury. Another official speaking under condition of anonymity said: ?People inside the houses have practically been under house arrest?none of the residents is allowed to go out or nobody is permitted to enter the houses. Aid agencies have been providing food to the people inside the houses.” While a third anonymous official said he ?saw mosques burned while the pagodas of the Buddhists were intact,” and that he saw no sustainable livelihood opportunities for returning Rohingya in Maungdaw or Buthidaung..."