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Arakan Army.
Burmese insurgent group
- Reports this week
- 5
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 33
What's happening
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Ongoing clashes are reported in Rakhine State, Myanmar, involving the Arakan Army.Well supported13 reports9 developments inside
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Intense fighting continues in Kyaukphyu Township involving the Arakan Army.Some support1 report
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Delays in goods movement during the rainy season are occurring in Myanmar, alongside demands for justice and compensation for arson.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ULA's law enforcement wing controls the Arakan Army, which is involved in issues related to Myanmar.Some support1 report
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AA combat has expanded into Rakhine State, while junta forces are engaged in active combat in Kachin State, supported by reinforcements from Mandalay.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army is reported to control much of Rakhine State, while Gambia has filed a case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.Well supported6 reports
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Arakan Army forces are advancing near defense equipment factories and utilizing jungle routes in Padaung Township, Rakhine State.Some support1 report
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The Myanmar junta targets Arakan Army bases located in Rakhine State.Some support6 reports
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Arakan Army operates in southern Ponnagyun Township and the Kaladan River is used for naval operations in the region.Some support1 report
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Bangladesh's engagement with Myanmar is shaped by the Rohingya crisis, with the Arakan Army controlling much of Rakhine State.Well supported9 reports10 developments inside
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The Arakan Army holds much of Rakhine State, which borders Bangladesh. The crisis is ongoing, with the WFP providing tiered rations to affected populations and Bangladesh conveying the situation to the United Nations.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army launched an offensive in Sittwe, capturing surrounding townships and advancing near the city.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Arakan Army is maintaining a siege around Sittwe Township in Myanmar.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army is conducting operations in Rakhine State and targeting opposition-held areas in Chin State.Some support2 reports
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Arakan Army forces are conducting strikes against junta reinforcements while utilizing roads connecting Rakhine State and Magway Region.Some support1 report
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Myanmar and Bangladesh are managing refugee repatriation while military clashes continue between the government and ethnic armed groups in Rakhine State.Well supported24 reports3 developments inside
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The Arakan Army is conducting strong offensives along the border in the Ayeyarwady-Arakan region of Myanmar.Some support5 reports
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The Arakan Army is conducting operations and recruitment drives across Chin State, Rakhine State, and Maungdaw Township.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Arakan Army clashes with Myanmar junta forces, prompting Rohingya flight and border restrictions.Some support2 reports
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Myanmar Navy conducted coastal operations in Rakhine State, leading to conflict with the Arakan Army and subsequent fishing bans.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Myanmar Navy vessels based in Sittwe engaged in conflict with the Arakan Army in February 2022.Some support2 reports
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Bangladesh is near Myanmar's border, and the Arakan Army operates within Myanmar's territory.Some support1 report
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Conflict forces Arakan Army-related displacement into Bangladesh.Some support2 reports
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The Arakan Army is active as a fighting force against the junta in Myanmar, while the ICJ deliberates on genocide allegations against the junta.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The Arakan Army controls Rakhine State near Bangladesh, while China proposes a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor and is involved in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.Well supported4 reports
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Human rights groups report on the consequences of the Arakan Army seizing control of Rakhine State, leading to displacement and a humanitarian crisis involving Rohingya refugees.Well supported4 reports
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Civilian services were targeted in Myanmar following allegations of ties to the Arakan Army.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army is involved in smuggling goods into conflict-hit regions of Myanmar, using narcotics as partial payment.Some support1 report
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ULA is partnering with the Arakan Army to integrate education in the district.Some support1 report
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CRPH is part of SCEF formation, while the Arakan Army conducts military campaigns across Rakhine State in Myanmar.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army controls localities in Rakhine State, where the tradition of Jagannath worship is also being preserved.Some support3 reports
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Territorial shifts and seizure of large swathes of land are reported in Rakhine State.Well supported5 reports
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Bilateral discussions are underway between Myanmar and Bangladesh regarding refugee repatriation, border control, and security cooperation.Some support2 reports
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Political power shifts in Chin State amid the Arakan Army targeting Christians, leading to Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Arakan Army plans to implement a curriculum overhaul, extending the initiative to Chin State.Some support1 report
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Modi and Min Aung Hlaing discussed a transit project that links Mizoram to Kolkata, utilizing territories controlled by the Arakan Army.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Arakan Army is gaining de facto control over resource-rich areas in Rakhine State, which shares land borders with strategic sea lanes in the Bay of Bengal region.Some support1 report
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Arakan Army operates in Maungdaw Township.Some support1 report
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The Arakan Army controls Rakhine state in Myanmar while Min Aung Hlaing visits China and was elected president of Myanmar.Well supported8 reports
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Arakan Army launched operations toward junction in Kachin State.Some support1 report
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Documentation of clashes and alleged civilian harm in Rakhine State involving the Arakan Army.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Arakan Army is controlling most areas of Paletwa Township, where KPF operates, and they have abducted seven members of the Panam ethnic group.Some support1 report
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Around Arakan Army this week
News at the entities that move Arakan Army most-
Myanmar OperationalA depression is forming over the Andaman Sea near the Myanmar coast, affecting Indian coastlines and potentially prolonging the southwest monsoon over Northeast India.Moves Arakan Army
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Dhaka OperationalThe DSE office, involving Mominul Islam, is located in Dhaka.Moves Arakan Army
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ULA StructuralInsurgent group operates in Rakhine state, while civil society organizations manage border trade talks.Moves Arakan Army
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Bangladesh OperationalUS diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Moves Arakan Army
Connections
The 23 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rakhine State Structural
The Arakan Army exercises de facto military and administrative control over territories within Rakhine State.
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Myanmar Operational
The Arakan Army is engaged in active armed conflict with the government of Myanmar, vying for territorial control within the country.
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ULA Structural
ULA functions as the political wing and product line of the Arakan Army.
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Ayeyarwady Region Operational
The Arakan Army is actively operating and expanding its military presence within the Ayeyarwady Region.
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Arakan Structural
The Arakan Army exercises dominant control over the Arakan region.
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Paletwa Township Structural
The Arakan Army exercises functional control and governance over most areas of Paletwa Township.
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Sittwe Operational
Arakan Army is actively conducting military offensives and battles within and near the city of Sittwe.
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Bangladesh Operational
Arakan Army's military operations, including border control and conflict, directly impact the security, population, and refugee dynamics of Bangladesh.
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Chin State Operational
The Arakan Army conducts active combat operations and exercises territorial control within Chin State.
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Dhaka Operational
The Arakan Army actively engages in political and military interactions with the Bangladeshi state, centered in Dhaka.
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Twan Mrat Naing Structural
Twan Mrat Naing holds the formal position of Commander-in-Chief of the Arakan Army.
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Magway Operational
Arakan Army's operational activities, including fighting, have been observed to have spread into the Magway Region.
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Myanmar Navy Operational
The relationship between the Myanmar Navy and the Arakan Army is characterized by active, escalating conflict and operational countermeasures.
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South Asia Structural
Arakan Army's actions are documented to impact the political geography and stability of the South Asia region.
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Sittwe Township Operational
The Arakan Army is engaged in military operations, including sieges and clashes, directly impacting the territory of Sittwe Township.
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Pathein Shared context
Arakan Army is reported to be active and controlling strategic sections within Pathein townships.
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Padaung Township Shared context
The Arakan Army's operational movements are linked to defense equipment factories located in the region of Padaung Township.
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Kachin State Operational
The relationship is based on a single observation that the Arakan Army launched operations toward a junction.
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Myanmar Air Force Operational
The Arakan Army reports on the military actions taken by the Myanmar Air Force.
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Delhi Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in a single snapshot concerning demands for justice and compensation related to the Arakan Army's actions.
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Teknaf Shared context
Teknaf serves as a key operational area and informal route through which the Arakan Army conducts patrols and operations.
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Maungdaw Township Shared context
The Arakan Army operates within the geographical region of Maungdaw Township.
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Magway Region Shared context
Arakan Army operates within the geographical context of the Magway Region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- Intense fighting continues in Kyaukphyu Township involving the Arakan Army.
- Delays in goods movement during the rainy season are occurring in Myanmar, alongside demands for justice and compensation for arson.
- ULA's law enforcement wing controls the Arakan Army, which is involved in issues related to Myanmar.
- AA combat has expanded into Rakhine State, while junta forces are engaged in active combat in Kachin State, supported by reinforcements from Mandalay.
- The Arakan Army is reported to control much of Rakhine State, while Gambia has filed a case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice.
- Arakan Army forces are advancing near defense equipment factories and utilizing jungle routes in Padaung Township, Rakhine State.
- Arakan Army operates in southern Ponnagyun Township and the Kaladan River is used for naval operations in the region.
- The Arakan Army holds much of Rakhine State, which borders Bangladesh. The crisis is ongoing, with the WFP providing tiered rations to affected populations and Bangladesh conveying the situation to the United Nations.
- The Arakan Army is maintaining a siege around Sittwe Township in Myanmar.
- Arakan Army forces are conducting strikes against junta reinforcements while utilizing roads connecting Rakhine State and Magway Region.
August 2026
11 events- The Myanmar junta targets Arakan Army bases located in Rakhine State.
- The Arakan Army is conducting operations in Rakhine State and targeting opposition-held areas in Chin State.
- Myanmar and Bangladesh are managing refugee repatriation while military clashes continue between the government and ethnic armed groups in Rakhine State.
- The Arakan Army is conducting operations and recruitment drives across Chin State, Rakhine State, and Maungdaw Township.
- Myanmar Navy conducted coastal operations in Rakhine State, leading to conflict with the Arakan Army and subsequent fishing bans.
- Myanmar Navy vessels based in Sittwe engaged in conflict with the Arakan Army in February 2022.
- Bangladesh is near Myanmar's border, and the Arakan Army operates within Myanmar's territory.
- Conflict forces Arakan Army-related displacement into Bangladesh.
- Human rights groups report on the consequences of the Arakan Army seizing control of Rakhine State, leading to displacement and a humanitarian crisis involving Rohingya refugees.
- Civilian services were targeted in Myanmar following allegations of ties to the Arakan Army.
- The Arakan Army is involved in smuggling goods into conflict-hit regions of Myanmar, using narcotics as partial payment.
July 2026
11 events- The Arakan Army is conducting strong offensives along the border in the Ayeyarwady-Arakan region of Myanmar.
- Arakan Army clashes with Myanmar junta forces, prompting Rohingya flight and border restrictions.
- The Arakan Army controls Rakhine State near Bangladesh, while China proposes a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor and is involved in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
- ULA is partnering with the Arakan Army to integrate education in the district.
- CRPH is part of SCEF formation, while the Arakan Army conducts military campaigns across Rakhine State in Myanmar.
- The Arakan Army controls localities in Rakhine State, where the tradition of Jagannath worship is also being preserved.
- Territorial shifts and seizure of large swathes of land are reported in Rakhine State.
- Bilateral discussions are underway between Myanmar and Bangladesh regarding refugee repatriation, border control, and security cooperation.
- The Arakan Army plans to implement a curriculum overhaul, extending the initiative to Chin State.
- The Arakan Army is gaining de facto control over resource-rich areas in Rakhine State, which shares land borders with strategic sea lanes in the Bay of Bengal region.
- Arakan Army operates in Maungdaw Township.
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June 2026
11 events- The Arakan Army is expanding its operational areas into the Ayeyarwady Region, establishing Pathein as the headquarters of its military command and the capital of the region.
- Ongoing clashes are reported in Rakhine State, Myanmar, involving the Arakan Army.
- Bangladesh's engagement with Myanmar is shaped by the Rohingya crisis, with the Arakan Army controlling much of Rakhine State.
- The Arakan Army launched an offensive in Sittwe, capturing surrounding townships and advancing near the city.
- The Arakan Army is active as a fighting force against the junta in Myanmar, while the ICJ deliberates on genocide allegations against the junta.
- Political power shifts in Chin State amid the Arakan Army targeting Christians, leading to Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh.
- Modi and Min Aung Hlaing discussed a transit project that links Mizoram to Kolkata, utilizing territories controlled by the Arakan Army.
- The Arakan Army controls Rakhine state in Myanmar while Min Aung Hlaing visits China and was elected president of Myanmar.
- Arakan Army launched operations toward junction in Kachin State.
- Documentation of clashes and alleged civilian harm in Rakhine State involving the Arakan Army.
- The Arakan Army is controlling most areas of Paletwa Township, where KPF operates, and they have abducted seven members of the Panam ethnic group.