Arakan Army

The Arakan Army (AA) is a powerful ethnic armed group operating primarily in Myanmar's Rakhine State. They are currently engaged in intense conflict with the Myanmar military regime. The AA controls territory within Rakhine State, including the town of Mrauk-U. Recent news focuses on the escalating violence in the region. The Myanmar military has launched a significant offensive, including air strikes, in Rakhine State. A recent air strike on a 300-bed hospital in Mrauk-U resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, including patients and staff, and injured dozens more. Furthermore, the conflict is spilling over into neighboring Bangladesh, with landmines laid by Myanmar forces along the border causing injuries and fatalities among Bangladeshi villagers. The AA's control of Rakhine State and its ongoing conflict with the military junta make it a key player in Myanmar's ongoing civil war and a significant factor in regional stability.