The Arakan Army is in a strong position in the internal conflict in Myanmar. The question arises as to where the Arakan Army is getting so many weapons and ammunition to fight against the junta. Who is financing them? According to a recent Times of India report, the Arakan Army is getting most of its weapons from China. At the same time, China is funding 95 percent of the Arakan Army.
The rebels are fighting fiercely with the junta forces in Myanmar. The Arakan Army is one of the three insurgent groups that have been bandied about. The influence of this rebel group is constantly increasing in Rakhine. Analysts say that as the Arakan Army's authority in the region increases, geopolitics are likely to become more complicated.
The question is, who are the Arakan Army? Where is the group getting so much ammunition in the fight with the junta or which country is supporting them from behind?
According to various international media, the Arakan Army was established in 2012. Its old name is Harakah al-Yaqin. However, the Arakan Army's political wing United League of Arakan was formed in 2009.
Although politically based in Arakan, AA cadres are mainly located in Kachin area. There is their headquarters in Laiza region.
The Arakan Army is using sophisticated weapons in the fight against the Junta forces. The Kachin Independence Army and their ally, the United Wa States Army, are known to be supplying most of the arms and ammunition to the insurgent group. These weapons and ammunition are bought from black marketers.
According to a recent Times of India report, the Arakan Army is getting most of its weapons from China. At the same time, China is funding 95 percent of the Arakan Army.
Analysts say India has no support for the Arakan Army. But they think that China has support for them. The reason for this is China's huge investment in Rakhine state, including deep sea ports and gas pipelines.
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