Facing the onslaught of the Arakan Army, the Myanmar Army, Border Guard Police (BGP) and government officials are taking shelter in Bangladesh and have started surrendering. Meanwhile this number has crossed 200.
The Arakan Army and the Three Brothers Alliance took control of Paletwa, a major city in Chin State. As a result, Mrauk-U, the traditional town of Rakhine, has fallen under their control. According to various sources, the deep sea port and economic zone established by India in Sittwe, Rakhine is now under attack. In short, India launched the Kaladan Project as an alternative to the Siliguri Corridor, which is now under the control of the China-backed Arakan Army. As a result, the geopolitical conflict between India and China in northern Rakhine may take a new turn.
India’s relations with Rakhine’s main power, the Arakan Army, and their political wing, the United Arakan League (UAL), are historically bitter. Sources said various agencies of India have tried to contact the Arakan Army, but the efforts were not successful. It is clear that the conflict between China and India and the return of Rohingya from Bangladesh depends on the situation in Rakhine State.
It is noteworthy that although China is supporting the rebels, the country is also maintaining relations with the Tatmadaw. There is no doubt that the Arakan Army and UAL have influence in the Rakhine region.
Meanwhile, the US is weakening the National Unity Government, the junta government by PDF, Chin, Karen, Kachin and Karenni groups through the Burma Act.