In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Myanmar's military junta and the ethnic Arakan Army, at least 16 more Myanmar border guard police and army personnel have crossed the international border into Bangladesh seeking shelter. These individuals were taken into custody by the Border Guard Bangladesh in Naikhyangchhari and have surrendered their weapons. This recent event adds to the growing number of Myanmar soldiers and border force members seeking refuge in Bangladesh.
After a series of coordinated attacks by the Karen National Union (KNU), an anti-junta group, the crucial border town of Myawaddy has fallen to the hands of the resistance, dealing yet another blow to Myanmar's military-run government. With the capture of this key trading outpost, the rebels have forced around 200 junta soldiers to flee towards the border with Thailand, where they are seeking refuge. The ongoing conflicts between ethnic minority groups and the military have also led to thousands of people from Myanmar seeking shelter in neighboring countries.
Amid ongoing conflict with ethnic rebel group Arakan Army, nine members of Myanmar Border Guard Police have crossed the border into Bangladesh. This adds to the more than 500 personnel who have already fled to Bangladesh in the past two months. The continuing conflict in Myanmar has been causing explosions and unrest in the Ukhia-Teknaf border region. This is the latest in a series of clashes between Myanmar security forces and the Arakan Army, leading to many people seeking safety across the border in Bangladesh.