Who are behind the KNF, what’s behind the recent attacks?

The Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), an armed group in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, has emerged as a new threat to stability in the region. The group, which demands a separate state, has been involved in a series of attacks, including bank robberies and clashes with security forces. Authorities say the group has links with Islamist militant outfits and has been able to recruit new members, taking advantage of the unrest in the hills. The government’s peace talks with the KNF have stalled, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation of violence.