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Independent conflict research · Myanmar's western frontier
An independent, research-driven platform documenting the evolving conflict and security landscape of the Arakan (Rakhine) region — where politics, narcotics, and human displacement intersect.
Situation snapshot
JUN 2026
Figures compiled from multi-source field reporting and OSINT verification
Rakhine (Arakan) State, Myanmar — townships across the conflict zone.
Territorial control
The Arakan Army now governs the majority of Rakhine State as a de facto authority, while contested southern townships and a fragile border zone leave Rohingya communities exposed to displacement, restriction, and violence. ASF tracks these shifts continuously, separating verified ground truth from the propaganda of every armed actor.
Arakan Army / ULA control
— northern and central townships under de facto administration.
Contested / active fighting
— shifting front lines and the highest civilian risk.
Junta (SAC) holdouts
— isolated southern positions and the Sittwe corridor.
Latest analysis
The Global Arakan Network’s recent article, “A Dangerous Misreading of Arakan Politics,” published on 10 June 2026,
A paper prepared by Dr. Ronald Lee in mid-April 2026 was reviewed alongside a response article published
The May 18, 2026 Human Rights Watch (HRW) report “‘Skeletons and Skulls Scattered Everywhere’: Arakan Army Massacre
Our research
We translate complex realities into verified, intelligence-grade insight — combining open-source intelligence, on-the-ground reporting, and data-driven analysis.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.
Conflict & security dynamics
Mapping armed actors, territorial changes, and operational trends across Arakan and its borderlands.