children are deprived of education, and families cannot seek employment or food, leading to severe hardships and suffering. These restrictions have led to tragic deaths within our community. The AA is fully aware that the roads they force us to take are mined, yet they still insist on making us use them. This has resulted in unnecessary suffering and loss of life. Our ability to seek safety and security is completely undermined by these brutal restrictions.” Shamshudin (name changed) believes that the movement restrictions have had devastating consequences on our daily lives. The Rohingyas, who are trapped inside, are unable to travel freely and are cut off from marketplaces where they could earn a livelihood. This has led to extreme poverty and food shortages in the community. Education is also severely impacted, as children cannot attend schools outside their villages, depriving them of learning opportunities and a better future. Access to healthcare is another major challenge. Many of them can’t reach clinics or hospitals, resulting in untreated illnesses and preventable deaths. These restrictions have isolated them completely, forcing them to live in fear and uncertainty every day. In his testimony, he strongly felt, “one of the biggest difficulties I face was accessing healthcare if I or a family member falls sick, reaching a hospital or clinic was almost impossible.” The constant isolation has caused deep psychological stress, making the community feel helpless and abandoned. ➔ Extortion as an Economic Control The testimonies unanimously describe extortion as a common and systematic form of economic exploitation targeting the Rohingya. Armed groups, such as the AA, demand ransom payments, often in cash, forcing families to sell their valuables and valuable items or seek financial assistance from relatives staying inside or outside Myanmar. The testimonies reveal that extortion is central to the AA's control of the Rohingya community in Rakhine State. Take an incident from Saber whose cousin was abducted and later a ransom call was made. The AA abducted his cousin and later demanded a ransom of 20 lakh Kyats (approximately $476) over the phone after holding him for a few days. This kind of extortion instills fear in the community, as families are forced to pay large sums of money with no guarantee of their loved one's safety. Threats are often received, where the perpetrators pressure families into paying ransom. In many cases, even after the 23