Arakan Army (Kayin State)

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Arakan Army (Kayin State)
Participant in the Internal conflict in Myanmar
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Flag of the Arakan Army (Kayin State)
Active 2010 (2010)–present
Ideology Rakhine nationalism[1]
Leaders Min Zan Wei
Headquarters Mobile headquarters
Area of operations Kayin State
Strength 30[1]
Allies 23x15px Democratic Karen Benevolent Army
Opponents Myanmar Government of Myanmar Union of Myanmar (until 2011)
Battles and wars Internal conflict in Myanmar

The Arakan Army (Kayin State) (Burmese: ရခိုင်ပြည်တပ်မတော်; AA), also known as the Arakan State Army (ASA), is a Rakhine insurgent group in Kayin State, Myanmar (Burma).[1] The group has attacked Myanmar Army outposts along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, in addition to Bangladeshi border guards.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Myanmar Peace Monitor - Arakan Army (Karen Region)
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