Entities / Entity
Rakhine State.
state of Myanmar
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 107
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Earlier this month
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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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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 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
One to three months ago
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An attack and genocidal campaign in Rakhine State, Myanmar, drove refugees into Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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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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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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The Myanmar Air Force conducted airstrikes in Rakhine State.Some support2 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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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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The shared border between Myanmar and Bangladesh was subjected to junta airstrikes.Some support52 reports
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Japan suspends development aid to Myanmar and suggests increasing pressure on the junta.Some support2 reports
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Around Rakhine State this week
News at the entities that move Rakhine State most-
Arakan Army StructuralThe 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.Moves Rakhine State
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Myanmar StructuralA depression is forming over the Andaman Sea near the Myanmar coast, affecting Indian coastlines and potentially prolonging the southwest monsoon over Northeast India.Moves Rakhine State
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El Niño Shared contextClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Rakhine State
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Australian Strategic Policy Institute Mentioned togetherThe Middle East conflict is prompting policy experts, including those in Australia, to study the resulting global supply chain risks, rising fuel prices, and consumer cost increases.Moves Rakhine State
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Bangladesh OperationalUS diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Moves Rakhine State
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Beijing StructuralA Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Moves Rakhine State
Connections
The 17 strongest of 107, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Myanmar Structural
Rakhine State is a constituent region or state located within the political and geographical borders of Myanmar.
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Arakan Army Structural
The Arakan Army exercises de facto military and administrative control over territories within Rakhine State.
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Bangladesh Operational
Conflict and issues in Rakhine State drive mass refugee flows, placing strain on resources in Bangladesh.
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Sittwe Structural
Sittwe serves as the administrative capital of Rakhine State.
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Kaladan River Structural
The river serves as a critical operational boundary and operational space for naval activities in the region.
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MOC Structural
MOC units operate under the command structure of Rakhine State's Western Command.
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Bellingcat Shared context
A operates as an investigative body focusing on the geopolitical context of B, specifically alleged civilian harm in the region.
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Ye Win Oo Operational
Ye Win Oo directs airstrikes targeting the Rakhine State region.
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Magway Region Operational
The two regions share a functional operational zone during military offensives.
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Australian Strategic Policy Institute Mentioned together
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute documents and researches events occurring within Rakhine State.
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Myanmar Air Force Shared context
The Myanmar Air Force conducts military operations within the geographical area of Rakhine State.
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Dhaka Shared context
Dhaka is a city in Bangladesh that shares a border with Rakhine State.
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Myanmar Navy Shared context
The Myanmar Navy conducts operations along the coast of Rakhine State.
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Jagannath Shared context
Rakhine State is the location where the tradition of Jagannath worship is preserved.
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Malaysia Operational
Rohingya from Rakhine State seek refuge in Malaysia.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño causes extreme weather patterns in Rakhine State.
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Beijing Structural
Rakhine State hosts large-scale Chinese infrastructure and gas projects vital to China's national connectivity ambitions.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- 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.
- Arakan Army forces are conducting strikes against junta reinforcements while utilizing roads connecting Rakhine State and Magway Region.
August 2026
6 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.
- An attack and genocidal campaign in Rakhine State, Myanmar, drove refugees into Bangladesh.
- 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.
- 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.
July 2026
6 events- The Myanmar Air Force conducted airstrikes in Rakhine State.
- 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 shared border between Myanmar and Bangladesh was subjected to junta airstrikes.
- Japan suspends development aid to Myanmar and suggests increasing pressure on the junta.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- 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.
- Rakhine State is a state within Myanmar.
- Documentation of clashes and alleged civilian harm in Rakhine State involving the Arakan Army.