Myanmar's Arakan Army captures a town in Rakhine state.

Myanmar's ethnic armed group, the Arakan Army, claims control over a town in western Rakhine state, marking another setback for the junta. The Arakan Army, which has maintained a ceasefire with the government since the 2021 military coup, has seized territory along the border with India and Bangladesh. The group has been in conflict with the military since November, and recent advances have added pressure on the junta as it faces opposition in various parts of Southeast Asia.

May 18, 2024
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