The Arakan Army (AA) says it has begun a new offensive in central Rakhine State’s Ann Township, where the junta’s Western Regional Military Command (RMC) is headquartered, as fierce fighting continues in both the north and the south of the state.
Khaing Thukha, the group’s spokesperson, confirmed on Tuesday that the AA opened a new front near the town of Ann last week. The fighting, which began on September 26, has been centred on Mae Taung Hill, about five miles from the town, he said.
A resident of the area who has been monitoring the situation said that fighting has been intense since the offensive started, with the regime forces concentrating its efforts on defending the RMC headquarters.
“They’ve been fighting non-stop, night and day. The junta has sent many soldiers from the town to Mae Taung Hill, which means the AA may be able. . .
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