What is arakan army?

The Arakan Army (AA) is an ethnic armed organization operating primarily in Rakhine State, Myanmar (Burma). It was founded on April 10, 2009, by a group of Arakanese youths in Kachin State.

  • Objectives: The AA aims to achieve greater autonomy for the Rakhine people and the protection of their rights. Arakan%20Army%20Objectives
  • Leadership: The commander-in-chief of the Arakan Army is Twan Mrat Naing. Arakan%20Army%20Leadership
  • Area of Operations: Their primary area of operation is Rakhine State, but they have also been active in parts of Chin State and other regions of Myanmar. Arakan%20Army%20Area%20of%20Operations
  • Conflict: The AA has been involved in intense fighting with the Tatmadaw (Myanmar's military) and other armed groups. Arakan%20Army%20Conflict
  • Designation: The Myanmar government has designated the Arakan Army as a terrorist organization, although this designation has been lifted as part of peace negotiations. Arakan%20Army%20Designation
  • Alliances: The AA is part of the Northern Alliance, a coalition of ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. Arakan%20Army%20Alliances