AA, Chin Brotherhood form alliance to resist junta offensive in Chin State

By Admin 11 Nov 2025

DMG Newsroom

11 November 2025, Tedim, Chin State

The military regime is reportedly preparing a counter-offensive in Chin State, and the Arakan Army (AA) and Chin Brotherhood (CB) are coordinating to defend against such an operation.

In addition to joint military preparations, the AA and CB will cooperate as a political and economic alliance, said CB spokesperson Salai Yaw Mang at an emergency fundraising event on November 8.

"We are preparing to jointly defend ourselves against any counter-offensive by the military regime in Chin State. AA and CB are not only a military alliance, but also a political and economic alliance. We need to help each other and stay connected," said Salai Yaw Mang.

Since October, the regime has launched major offensives along the Kalay-Tedim road and from the Pon Taung-Pon Nya region toward Falam, resulting in intense fighting with Chin resistance forces.

Military and political analysts say the Chin resistance forces may be receiving ammunition and strategic support from the AA to counter the junta's offensives and to prevent regime troops from advancing toward northern Arakan State through Chin territory.

"The Chin resistance forces are likely focusing on junta columns coming from the Yaw region to protect southern Chin State. If this route can be controlled, junta columns will not be able to enter southern Chin State, which would also help secure northern Arakan State. The Chin resistance forces may need assistance from the AA in terms of strategy and ammunition," said Chin youth political analyst Bwe Liang Thang.

The regime has announced plans to hold elections in Falam, currently controlled by the CB, and in Tonzang, held by the Chin National Front (CNF), in what observers view as an attempt to reassert control over those areas.

However, Chin resistance groups say some of their strategic bases and areas have recently been lost to regime forces.

Salai Yaw Mang said the military regime has deployed thousands of troops in a bid to regain control ahead of the planned elections.

"After ceasefires with some ethnic armed groups in northern Shan State, the military regime has prioritized retaking the Myanmar heartland and southern Chin State. The regime is launching an offensive in Chin State with the aim of holding elections. Thousands of junta troops are now clashing with Chin anti-regime forces," he said.

He added that Chin resistance forces are capable of resisting the offensive due to strong alliances, fortified defense lines, limited internal divisions, and sufficient preparation time.

During the battle for control of Falam, anti-regime forces from mainland Myanmar joined the fight, strengthening the Chin Brotherhood's position alongside the AA. Observers believe that if the regime loses control of the remaining three towns under its command, Chin State could become a junta-free state.

"Chin State and Arakan State are connected geographically, with direct land routes between them. Militarily, CB and AA are already strong. If Chin resistance forces, which currently control seven townships, capture Hakha and Tedim, Chin State will become a junta-free zone," said Captain Zin Yaw, a participant in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

The Chin Brotherhood controls Matupi, Mindat, Kanpetlet and Falam; the CNF controls Tonzang; and the AA holds Paletwa.

The CNF and CB, which together control most of Chin State, have issued statements rejecting the junta's planned December 28 election as illegitimate and banning all electoral activities in the areas they hold.