- Myanmar
Notorious military-allied Border Guard Force appears to distance itself from junta
The BGF in Karen State, headed by Saw Chit Thu, reportedly withdraws troops from a joint army base, rejects military funds, and declares itself ‘neutral’ in the fight against the regime
- Myanmar
Myanmar junta’s air, artillery attacks kill six in northern Rakhine State
The attacks were carried out in retaliation for the military’s recent loss of tactical bases in Kyauktaw Township to the Arakan Army
- Myanmar
Around 300 Myanmar junta soldiers surrender to Arakan Army
The northern Rakhine State town of Kyauktaw, where the surrender took place, is now believed to be under full AA control
- Myanmar
At least 10 civilians killed as Myanmar’s military lashes out over Arakan Army offensive
The AA claims the junta is stepping up its attacks on civilians as it loses its grip over northern Rakhine and southern Chin states
- Myanmar
Arakan Army takes control of Paletwa in southern Chin State
The capture of the town comes as the AA and its allies agree to a ceasefire with Myanmar’s military in northern Shan State