In July 2012, the government of Myanmar did not include Rohingyas, and instead classified as stateless Bengali Muslims from Bangladesh, on the government's list of more than 135 ethnic groups.

[2] Other 20% population are Rakhine, Bamar, Kamein, Khami, Daingnet, Mro, Meitei,[3] and Thet.

[4] Coastal areas of Maungdaw was site of battle between Portuguese mercenaries and Arakanese forces during the reign of King Min Khamaung around 1615, allied with the Dutch VOC.

On 6 February 2024, the Arakan Army captured the towns of Taung Pyo Letwe and Taung Pyo Letyar from the military junta during Myanmar's civil war, with nearly 60 regime troops escaping over the border of the Bandarban district of Bangladesh.

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