Myanmar military, AA clash near popular beach town Ngapali

By Admin 03 Jun 2024

DMG Newsroom
3 June 2024, Thandwe

Fierce fighting between the military and Arakkha Army (AA) has been ongoing near Ngapali Town, a popular beach resort in Arakan State, since June 2, according to local people.

The AA has clashed with the military near Got Village, about two miles from Ngapali Town, since 4 p.m. on Sunday and the fighting continued to escalate on Monday morning.

“The regime fired mortar shells into Got Village yesterday evening. The fighting between the military and AA continues to intensify this morning,” said a resident of Ngapali.

Thousands of local people from Got and Sabargyi villages were trapped as the regime closed roads near Ngapali Airport following the outbreak of hostilities.

“The villagers are worried about their safety as the regime banned civilians from fleeing to safer locations amid the fighting,” said another resident in Thandwe.

The military’s Thandwe-based Light Infantry Battalion Nos. 55 and 566 have been stationed in Ngapali Town.

“There will be no more military camps in Thandwe if LIBs 55 and 566 fall to the AA. The junta soldiers are afraid of the AA’s offensive attack. It can be said that if the AA can control near Got Village, where the fighting is going on, it will be a very worrying situation for the regime,” said a social activist in Thandwe.

Clashes between the military and AA were reported near Khayanmaw, Taungpauk, Zeinchaung and Ale villages in Thandwe Township on June 2.

It has been nearly two months since the military clashed with the AA in Thandwe Township for the first time on April 13. More than 40,000 Thandwe residents have been displaced since the fighting began.