But friction is building between the military and ethnic Rakhine fighters.
- ICG
The parties should strike a formal deal to avert a return to war.
What’s new?
After an informal ceasefire in late 2020, the Arakan Army used the lull in fighting to consolidate control of much of central and northern Rakhine State.
Distracted by fallout from the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s military did little to oppose it at first, but rising tensions may lead to renewed combat…