Arakan Army

The armed group's decision to include Muslim Rohingya representatives in local administration marks a sharp break with a succession of central governments.

Despite its support for the national protest movement, various factors have contributed to the armed group’s relative silence since the coup.

The Tatmadaw and Arakan Army are both in favor, but the ruling National League for Democracy remains hesitant.

The move puts the focus on Naypyidaw’s approach to the group and the situation in Rakhine state amid wider political and security developments.

The Northern Alliance coordinated attacks in 5 separate locations in the Mandalay region and Northern Shan state.

It is clear that the AA wants to break the Tatmadaw’s hegemony as a legitimate security actor in Rakhine state.

Bangladesh has been reluctant to act on the growing Rohingya refugee crisis.

Dhaka cracks down following an attack on its forces.

How the Arakan Army is emerging as a major player in Myanmar’s civil war.

While the government has made progress on bringing insurgencies to an end, some groups are holding out.