The Arakan Army on Wednesday released 18 firefighters detained in October in Rakhine state, saying that its soldiers are holding no others civilians except for a local lawmaker taken three days ago, RFA reported.
A statement issued by the Arakan Army (AA), which is fighting government forces in a quest for greater autonomy in Rakhine state, lists the names and personal information of the 18 men on a statement it issued about their release.
The statement also said that the ethnic army is holding legislator Hwai Tin for security reasons, but did not elaborate.