Security forces in Buthidaung-Maungtaw region to withdraw and serve as auxiliary force in Sittwe

Tatmadaw members preparing for withdrawing.

Tatmadaw members start withdrawing.

Nay Pyi Taw October 26

Following the coordinated attacks by ARSA extremist Bengali terrorists on 30 police outposts and one army unit base in Buthidaung-Maungtaw region, Rakhine State, on 25 August, Tatmadaw columns and border guard police forces started carrying out area clearance operations on the same day as the rule of law and community peace and tranquility were disrupted. As a result, engagements were on the decrease after 5 September.

As the rule of law and regional peace and stability have been restored to a certain extent, some of the Tatmadaw columns carrying out clearance operations will withdraw from Buthidaung-Maungtaw region and will be formed as an auxiliary force in Sittwe.

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