Fighting between the Myanmar army and ARSA (Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) could not hamper the ongoing repatriation process for those who fled Rakhine State, said Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun, secretary of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team.

A military column clashed with about 10 ARSA members on June 4 afternoon in Taungpyoletwe of Maungdaw Township, where re-acceptance camps for the returnees exist, he said.

"We have drawn plans to re-accept them. We are doing according to the process. We have also finished construction of camps. That (fighting) will not disrupt the process. But as usual, the other side may describe the issue as a reason such as insecurity," said Brig-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

Regarding border security, he said the border guard police force is working there in collaboration with the army troops.

"The military is cooperating in security operation. Moreover, district and township administrative bodies and other organizations are cooperating with us," he added.

After ARSA's attacks in Buthidaung-Maungdaw region, northern Rakhine State, security troops had to conduct regional clearance operation, forcing a large number of Bengalis to flee to Bangladesh.

For the repatriation of those Bengalis, the Bangladeshi and Myanmar governments and UN organizations signed agreements to re-accept the returnees. The Myanmar side has said it is ready for the process but there are still difficulties.