Ethnic armed group seizes key town in Myanmar's Rakhine state bordering India, Bangladesh
Myanmar's Rakhine state, has declared control over the port town of Paletwa, situated on the Kaladan River, sharing borders with India and Bangladesh, as per a Reuters report. This development marks another setback for the military government in its struggle against multiple rebellions across the nation. Myanmar is currently grappling with a widespread insurgency, where anti-junta groups, supported by a pro-democracy parallel government, have successfully taken over various military posts and towns.
This presents the most significant challenge to the junta since its coup against the elected government in 2021. Also Read | Over 151 Myanmar soldiers escape Mizoram after armed ethnic group attacks their camps In a statement on January 14, AA spokesperson Khine Thu Kha addressed concerns about border stability, expressing the group's commitment to cooperating with neighbouring countries. The AA stated its intention to assume control over administration and law enforcement in the Paletwa region.
Despite attempts to reach the military junta for comment on the situation, there has been no response, the report added. The claim made by the Arakan Army has not been independently verified by Reuters. Also Read | ‘Deeply concerned’: MEA calls for peace as Myanmar clashes send thousands fleeing to India This incident follows the takeover of Laukkai town in northern Shan State by another rebel group, the Three Brotherhood Alliance.
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