Myanmar uncovers Sino-Pak nexus in arms supply to two rebel groups in Rakhine

o-Pak nexus in arms supply to two rebel groups in Rakhine

THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury,
ET Bureau
Jul 18, 2020,

 New Delhi: Myanmar is believed to have discovered an alleged Sino-Pak axis that is supplying China made arms to two rebel groups in the country’s restive Rakhine province to target Indian assets including Kaladan multi modal project. The groups are also allegedly fuelling terror both in Myanmar and across the border in Bangladesh.

The nexus has been revealed following arrests by the authorities of Thailand along the Thai-Myanmar border. The Thai authorities shared details of the investigation with Myanmar’s security establishment, ET has learnt. The revelations came to light close on the heels of Myanmar Army's top brass expressing public displeasure against China's role in fuelling insurgency in the country.

Myanmar finds China-Pakistan nexus in arms supply to rebel group: Report

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The Arakan Army (AA), an insurgent group in the Rakhine state, reportedly placed an order for Chinese-made weapons. 

 

 

Myanmar has discovered a China-Pakistan nexus in the arms supply to two rebel groups in Rakhine after arrests by Thai authorities.

The groups allegedly targeted Indian infrastructure such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, and are fuelling terror in Myanmar and Bangladesh, The Economic Times reported.

The Arakan Army (AA), an insurgent group in the Rakhine state, placed an order for Chinese-made weapons, a source told the publication.