Arakan Army Firms Up Relocation Plan For Villages on Bangladesh-Myanmar Border

The Diplomat - Oct 27, 2026

Under pressure from ARSA and the Myanmar military, the AA is looking to simply move vulnerable villagers to new locations.

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