- The country of Myanmar has long been characterized by shared border issues and historical migration ties.
- Bangladesh's engagement with Myanmar is shaped by the Rohingya crisis, with the Arakan Army controlling much of Rakhine State.
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.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
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.
Who's involved
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Part of
Bangladesh's engagement with Myanmar is shaped by the Rohingya crisis, with the Arakan Army controlling much of Rakhine State.Also in this story
- Conflict forces Arakan Army-related displacement into Bangladesh.
- Myanmar and Bangladesh are managing refugee repatriation while military clashes continue between the government and ethnic armed groups in Rakhine State.
- 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.
- The Arakan Army is involved in smuggling goods into conflict-hit regions of Myanmar, using narcotics as partial payment.
The entities involved
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Arakan Army
Burmese insurgent group
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Rakhine State
state of Myanmar
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia
Related events
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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.
- Arakan Army clashes with Myanmar junta forces, prompting Rohingya flight and border restrictions.
- Myanmar attempts repatriation of refugees to Bangladesh.
- An attack and genocidal campaign in Rakhine State, Myanmar, drove refugees into Bangladesh.