General news: On the fourth day after Myanmar successfully held the 2020 general election on November 8, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), Deang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and Arakan Army (AA ) For the seventh time, a statement was issued to unilaterally extend the ceasefire to December 31. The day after the statement was issued, the Rakhine Army also issued a separate statement calling for by-elections to be held in areas where the general election could not be held on November 8 due to security reasons. It is worth noting that the Rakhine Army’s statement has rarely won the attention of the Myanmar military, and the announcement here welcomes the Rakhine Army’s request to hold by-elections as soon as possible in areas where elections have not been held in the Rakhine region.
It is reported that after the two sides reached a "consensus" on this matter, the recent war in Rakhine State has decreased, creating conditions for local people to return to their hometowns. According to media reports, after the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military issued a statement, there has been no military conflict in the past two weeks. At present, thousands of displaced persons in Rakhine State have returned to their homes.

The head of Kyatyoeseik refugee camp in Radedang Township, Rakhine State, U Dang Tun Win, said that 1,500 displaced people in Kanpyin, Minkan and Chaung villages have returned to their homes in recent days. They arrived in the refugee camp last month and took refuge. Previously, conflicts broke out whenever the Myanmar military and navy patrolled the river. Now there are no patrols or conflicts on the river, and the area has returned to calm. Because most refugees are farmers, they can go home to harvest crops. He also said that he is happy with the current situation, but he is still worried that conflict will break out again after December.
It is understood that about 2,000 people from 8 villages in Kyaukphyu town fled their homes at the beginning of this month, but have also returned home. In addition, more than 200 villagers from Thayet Pyin and Shaut Chong villages in Anzhen also returned to their homes. They are all happy because there is no conflict, and hope that more reconciliations can be reached between the Myanmar Army and the Rakhine Army.