What are the opportunities for English-speaking students and researchers to engage with issues related to Arakan?

Apr 21, 2023 ... The Arakan Army has become one of the most powerful ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and has expanded its administrative control in Rakhine State. Arakan was one of the first Indianised kingdoms in Southeast Asia. It was home to the sacred Mahamuni sculpture of Buddha, which was later transferred to ... Apr 29, 2024 ... Looks at the AA's tactics and how they reveal a campaign to delegitimise the Rohingya struggle for justice and human rights. Dec 30, 2024 ... The Arakan Army, the biggest of all the rebel groups, is now in control of large parts of the Rakhine province. Nov 27, 2024 ... The AA was founded in 2009 by members of the ethnic Rakhine community, led by former student activist Twan Mrat Naing, seeking shelter with the ... Jan 18, 2022 ... Rebel yell: Arakan Army leader speaks to Asia Times ... CHIANG MAI – At just 43, Major General Twan Mrat Naing may be the youngest and most ... Dec 12, 2024 ... Locals and Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar are in fear amid reports of the Arakan Army's takeover of the Rakhine State and full control of the 270km ... ... Rakhine State (also known as Arakan), especially around Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Rathedaung, Akyab and Kyauktaw. There are a number of distinct Muslim ... Dec 14, 2024 ... NEW DELHI: The separatist Arakan Army has gained control over nearly all of Rakhine state in Myanmar, pushing back against junta-led forces. Apr 22, 2013 ... The deadly violence that erupted between ethnic Arakanese Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in early June 2012 in Burma's Arakan State began as ...