Myanmar rebels claim control of port town near India border

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The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed group in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state, has declared control over the port town of Paletwa, a development which marks another setback for the military government, which is currently grappling with rebellions across various regions of the country. Myanmar is currently witnessing a multifaceted insurgency, where anti-junta groups, supported by a pro-democracy parallel government, have managed to gain control of numerous military installations and towns. This uprising poses the most significant challenge to the junta since its coup against the elected government in 2021. A spokesperson for the Arakan Army (AA) revealed on Sunday...