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A potential localized truce between Islamic State and al Qaeda–linked militants near the Malian-Nigerien border is likely aiding both groups’ efforts to strengthen their support zones in the Sahel and increasing their transnational threat risk. The Isl
Guwahati: The hands of over 8,000 militants, which once pulled triggers of various categories of arms in the jungle, are now gradually gaining experti.
At least 28 policemen gave up their weapons and surrendered to the Arakan Army (AA), while 10 soldiers were arrested, said the group which is fighting for autonomy in Rakhine State in western Myanmar. Reuters could not independently verify the information from the AA, which is one of three ethnic minority insurgent groups that launched a coordinated offensive against junta forces in late October.
The Brotherhood Alliance began pre-dawn attacks yesterday and reportedly captured a number of outposts. Residents have confirmed that fighting is taking place, but it is not yet clear how many casualties there are. The group leading the military operation today ordered junta troops to surrender and handover their weapons, while urging Chinese nationals not to support the regime.
An alliance of ethnic rebel groups on Friday launched a coordinated offensive in northeastern Myanmar to seize military targets in areas near the Chinese border, the groups and residents of the area said. The Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, calling themselves the Three Brotherhood Alliance, said in a joint statement that they have begun “Operation 1027” in Myanmar's Shan state.