- Myanmar
Markets burn in towns hit by heavy shelling near Rakhine capital
One of the towns, Pauktaw, has been the scene of intense fighting since it was briefly captured by the AA earlier this month
- Myanmar
Western front opens in Operation 1027, as AA launches attacks in Rakhine State
The collapse of a year-old ceasefire in the state will present new challenges for Myanmar’s already overstretched military
- Regional
AA detains junta police in Mrauk-U Township
The ethnic armed organisation, which is currently observing an informal ceasefire with the military in the state, confirmed that it detained and questioned junta police patrolling the town of Mrauk-U in northern Rakhine State
- News
Military shell kills AA captain at armed group’s base in Kachin State
Although the AA is currently observing a temporary truce with the military, the agreement is only in effect within Rakhine State
- News
AA detains villagers in northern Rakhine State for alleged ‘criminal’ affiliations
Rohingya locals express concern after the Rakhine ethnic armed organisation questions several civilians about alleged links to a ‘gang’ said to be committing abuses in the region
