2024 in an effort to take control of the military command situated near the town. And it was around the same time that the signs of future brutality were sown. For instance, the Human Rights Watch has reported that some killings and destruction of homes of the community took place at that time. And we also see that the group accused the community of siding or favoring the military and pro-Rohingya militia groups like ARSA. As a result, they also told the community openly that they do not have any rights and cannot live in the land anymore, and afterward started burning the houses. However, the AA has dismissed allegations of human rights abuses against Rohingya civilians and called them “one-sided accusations” propagated by Rohingya militants and diaspora groups. The AA argued that civilian casualties were either “collateral damage” or involved Rohingya fighters, while also claiming that fires in Buthidaung were caused by fleeing militants or junta airstrikes. But this narrative is contradicted by investigations, including those by Human Rights Watch. These denials come despite overwhelming evidence documenting the AA's role in targeted violence and arson attacks against Rohingya communities. This chapter documents the accounts of survivors who were witnesses to the atrocities inflicted. Their testimonies serve as a powerful means through which the patterns of destruction and property burning can be understood. Through thematic analysis of her experience, this chapter lays bare the broader strategy of omitting a community or making them invisible. Through missile strikes, arson, looting, and demolition, the targeted destruction of homes, farms, businesses, mosques, schools, and even hospitals illustrates a calculated policy of erasure, designed to permanently remove the Rohingya from their ancestral land and prevent any return. This chapter offers a thematic synthesis of survivor testimonies that document the breadth and intent of this destruction. ➔ Coordinated Assaults and Widespread Burning In April, fighting escalated in the predominantly Rohingya townships of Buthidaung and Maungdaw. As a result, the Arakan Army began attacking Rohingya villages east of Buthidaung. Satellite data analyzed by Human Rights Watch shows that over 40 villages were partially or fully burned between April 24 and May 21, with thousands of structures destroyed. The pattern, as reflected in the imagery, suggests deliberate arson attacks on the areas inhabited by the 72