Over 100 Burmese Forces Seek Refuge in Bangladesh Amid Rebel Clashes

The conflict between Myanmar's military junta and ethnic rebels escalates, with Bangladesh caught in the crossfire.

Over 100 members of the Burmese Border Guard Police fled to Bangladesh to escape clashes with ethnic rebels, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
The fleeing forces sought refuge amid intensifying battles between Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army, an ethnic minority army seeking autonomy.
Bangladesh, hosting over a million Rohingya refugees, has been affected by the conflict, with casualties reported due to cross-border shelling.
The Arakan Army, part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, has captured strategic territories, challenging the military junta that seized power in 2021.
Bangladesh has taken steps to ensure the safety of the fleeing Burmese forces, amid concerns over the conflict spilling over its borders.