On Myanmar’s frontline, Rohingya fighters and junta face a common enemy

The Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) has reached an “understanding” with Myanmar’s military to avoid attacking each other as they both battle the Arakan Army in Rakhine state. This unexpected development comes as the Arakan Army makes significant gains against the junta. The RSO, a Rohingya armed group, has expanded its forces and briefly operated in Maungdaw town earlier this year. However, they withdrew following a deadly attack on civilians near the Naf River. The RSO denies collaborating with the military but acknowledges a common enemy in the Arakan Army.READ FULL