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Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh

IndiaTimes Monday, 15 January 2024
An ethnic armed group in the western Myanmar state of Rakhine said it has taken control of a town bordering India and Bangladesh, marking the latest loss for the military government as it battles rebellion in several parts of the country. Myanmar is in the throes of an insurgency on multiple fronts, where allied anti-junta groups backed by a pro-democracy parallel government have seized control of several military posts and towns. It is the biggest challenge the junta has faced since it mounted a coup against an elected government in 2021.
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News video: Myanmar armed group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh | Oneindia News

Myanmar armed group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh | Oneindia News 02:25

 In a significant development, an ethnic armed group in Myanmar's Rakhine state, the Arakan Army (AA), has declared control over Paletwa, a crucial port town on the Kaladan River bordering India and Bangladesh. This marks another setback for the military government, which is already grappling with...

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