AA deputy chief views mandate as expansive

By Admin 04 Apr 2023

DMG Newsroom
4 April 2023, Sittwe

The Arakan Army (AA) has been able to control many parts of Arakan State during the ethnic armed group’s 14-year revolution, but is expanding the scope of its “liberated” areas, said the AA deputy chief, Dr. Nyo Twan Awng.

“After a period of 14 years since the formation of the Arakan Army, we have gained a certain amount of controlled territory. On the other hand, there are still some unliberated areas that AA cannot control. We are working hard together with the way of Rakhita to make the areas in Arakan State liberated,” he added.

Dr. Nyo Twan Awng made the remarks during a question and answer session entitled “Discussion with the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) about the liberated area” held online on Tuesday evening.

“As Arakanese people, we have acquired the taste of liberated areas and liberated areas to a certain extent,” he added.

The United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) controls much of northern Arakan State, where its administration carries out judicial and tax collection, as well as projects related to healthcare, education, and road and bridge construction.

During an online discussion on January 20, Dr. Nyo Twan Awng shared insights from his 14 years of experience as a revolutionary, emphasising the importance of healthcare workers in the fight.

The AA reached an informal ceasefire with the Myanmar military on November 26, citing humanitarian grounds.

The ULA/AA was formed on April 10, 2009, and will soon be celebrating its 14th anniversary.