Arakan Army Reports Cross-Border Ambush by Islamist Militants on Arakan–Bangladesh Frontier

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Islamist Militants and Location of the Attack

The Arakan Army (AA) has reported a cross-border armed ambush carried out by Islamist militant groups along the Arakan–Bangladesh frontier, underscoring persistent security threats facing the region and its civilian population.

According to an official statement released by the United League of Arakan / Arakan Army (ULA/AA), the incident occurred in the early hours of December 13 near Border Posts No. 20 and 21 in Upper Kyee Kyun area of Maungdaw Township. Armed militants linked to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) reportedly crossed into Arakan territory from the Bangladesh side and launched a coordinated attack on AA border security personnel.

The AA stated that its forces responded promptly and effectively, forcing the attackers to retreat back across the border. No casualties were reported on the AA side. The militants are believed to have withdrawn toward positions near Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) installations.

The Arakan Army reiterated that these Islamist militant groups have long been involved in criminal and extremist activities, including armed attacks, kidnappings, extortion, and intimidation of local communities. Such actions, the AA warned, pose a serious threat to border stability and the safety of civilians in northern Arakan.

The AA further emphasized its commitment to safeguarding the Arakan–Bangladesh frontier and maintaining law and order in areas under its control. It called for greater accountability to prevent militant groups from exploiting border areas as staging grounds for violence.

As the Arakan Army continues to consolidate security along the frontier, it reaffirmed its determination to protect the sovereignty of Arakan and ensure long-term peace and stability for all communities in the region.


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