It added that there had been reports of military shelling in Arakan Army-controlled areas.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/11/18/civilians-caught-in-the-crossfire-as-fighting-escalates-between-myanmar-military-and-armed-group/

It is further learnt that the consignment of remote-controlled explosives may reach Bangladesh via Bangladesh-Myanmar border with active collaboration of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA).

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/featured/bangladesh-nationalist-party-plans-to-attack-military-camps-and-convoys-from-december-29/

Local sources say healthcare facilities are scarce in the remote coastal areas of Rakhine, which was ravaged by heavy fighting between junta troops and the Arakan Army from 2019 to 2022.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/rakhines-threadbare-health-service-overwhelmed-by-trauma-cases.html

One case to consider is the bombing of a small Arakan Army (AA) outpost in Karen State on July 4, 2022, just meters from the Thai border.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/its-time-to-re-evaluate-the-myanmar-militarys-intelligence-capabilities/

“On this important anniversary, we wish to work together to establish a federal union where the Arakan people have the right to self-determination and the right to create their own destiny,” Duwa Lashi La said.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/ethnic-issues/myanmars-civilian-govt-seeks-closer-ties-with-arakan-army-on-14th-anniversary.html

The three Zimbabwean players and coach Musole are the latest to join the Arakan Barracks based side after Elessy Chilandula joined the club from Luyando Foundation Girls.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/02/17/buffaloes-unveil-zimbabwean-trio-goalkeeper-coach/