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Rakhine and ruin: insurgency in Myanmar

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Rising Tensions in Rakhine State

This chapter examines the escalating conflict between the Arakan Army and the Burmese military, rooted in historical grievances and political dynamics in Rakhine State. It highlights the insurgency's fight for independence, the military's brutal operations against civilians, and the harsh realities faced by displaced populations amidst ongoing human rights violations.

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