stems from their ethnic and religious identity. The AA and Myanmar junta military view them as non-citizens and outsiders, using this justification to engage in systematic displacement and violence. Both groups have utilized derogatory language to dehumanize Rohingya individuals. ➔ AA’s Objectives in the Rakhine The AA articulates a clear objective of securing self-determination and autonomy for the Rakhine people, aiming to establish control over Rakhine State. While the group publicly portrays itself as an inclusive force that embraces all ethnic and religious minorities, its actions tell a different story. Testimonies from Rohingya survivors present a brutal picture, particularly highlighting the group’s discriminatory and violent treatment of the community. The AA’s actions also reveal a sharp contradiction between its stated ideals and its practices on the ground. For instance, the violence experienced by Mohammad Shorif, a Rohingya survivor who has witnessed militant groups’ atrocities, states that his community faces deep-seated ethnic and religious hatred. The forces of the group, as it appears from their actions, are determined to eliminate the Rohingya identity. Their brutal tactics aimed to drive the community from their homeland. The militant ethnic group views them as sympathetic to the military and uses violence to force them into submission or allegiance. However, in reality both groups exploited fear and suffering to assert control. In such a difficult situation, innocent civilians become primary victims. The objectives of the AA in the region appeared to be centered on asserting control over the area and gaining political power and autonomy in the region. They claimed to be fighting for the rights and autonomy of the Rakhine people, but in doing so, they often subjected the Rohingyas to violence, fear, and intimidation. “From what I observed, asserts Mohammad Shorif, the AA’s goals are to push the Myanmar government out of the region and establish their own authority. However, their actions also seemed to be driven by a belief that the Rohingya were aligned with the Myanmar military, which led to our persecution. The AA used violence against us to intimidate and force us into submission, believing that if they controlled the region and its people, they would have a stronger position in the ongoing conflict.” Haroon (Name Changed) describes the AA as a brutal force with a clear objective that is to erase the Rohingya presence from Rakhine State. “Their actions are not just acts of war but a systematic campaign to eliminate and displace our 32