Arakan Army Seizes Strategic Myanmar Town Near IndiaBangladesh Borders
The takeover of Paletwa, part of a major Indian-backed development project, marks a significant setback for Myanmar's military junta amid ongoing nationwide rebellions.
- The Arakan Army (AA), part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, has seized control of the town of Paletwa in Chin State, Myanmar, a strategic location near the borders of India and Bangladesh.
- Paletwa is part of a multi-million-dollar sea port project backed by India aiming to improve connectivity in the remote region.
- The AA's takeover of Paletwa is a significant setback for Myanmar's military junta, which has been facing multiple rebellions across the country since its coup in 2021.
- The AA, along with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Ta’Ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), launched a major offensive against the military in October 2023, capturing key towns and military outposts.
- The capture of Paletwa is the 42nd nationwide to be taken from the military since the start of the offensive, with 16 still being contested.
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