KALADAN NEWS

Dated: Tuesday November 11, 2003

BANGLADESH BDR SEIZED SOME ARMS AND AMMUNATION FROM RNA

 Cox’s Bazar, November 11: The Bangladesh BDR (Bangladesh Rifles) seized some arms, ammunition and equipments from Rohingya Freedom fighters on November 6, 2003, according to R NA (Rohingya National Army) spokesman.

 They seized 2AK-56 Rifles, a pistol, over 1000 rounds of ammunition of Ak-56. Besides, they also seized some uniforms, according to The Daily Star.

 On 6^th November 11, 2003, at around 3am, about 24 BDR led by Lt. Col. Hasinur Rahman raided a hideout of RNA on the Burma- Bangladesh border, at Dormorsara, 4 km from Lemosari BDR camp, at Bandarban Hill District, said a RNA freedom fighter.

 “It is painful to say that the truth is never spoken in the media. After BDR’s raids the concerned authorities had knowingly or and intentionally portrayed our freedom fighters as “criminals” or “ terrorists” in the media,” said RNA Commander.

 “It has been observed that the extremist RSO (Rohingya Solidarity Organization) has been exempted from the target of Lt. Col. Hasinur Rahaman,” he further added.

 On 27^th August 2003, at around 4:15am, a contingent of BDR led by Naikhonchari Zonal Commander Lt. Col Hasinur Rahaman attacked a hideout of Arakan Army (AA) on Bangladesh-Burma border and seized two weapons. He keeps similar attitude towards RNA being an allied group of AA. After 5 days that is on 1st September 2003 he raided a hideout of RNA and seized some landmines and other explosives.

Realizing the serious effect of the disunity preached by the third party (SPDC), the leaders of the National United party of Arakan (NUPA) and Arakann Rohingya National Organization (ARNO) had signed an agreement of alliance on 18^th September 2000 and united together under the banner of Arakan Independence Alliance (AIA). It is unique Unity that has been supported by majority people of Arakan. But SPDC (State Peace and Development Council), who never wants the unity of the two sister communities, considers this unity as a challenge against them. ##

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