CNI News
April 21, 2026
The Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA) issued a statement on April 20, 2026, announcing that members of its Central Executive Committee held a meeting with Arakan Army (AA) leader General Twan Mrat Naing in an AA-controlled area of Rakhine State.
The meeting took place in Rakhine State in February 2026, following an invitation from the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA).
According to the CPU/CPA statement, the discussions covered the current progress of the Spring Revolution and ways to foster long-term mutual benefit as good neighbors between the Chin and Rakhine people. Furthermore, they were able to establish a roadmap for future joint operations.
General Twan Mrat Naing meets with CPU/CPA representatives in Rakhine State, February 2026.
The CPU/CPA stated that the visit, which lasted approximately two weeks, was highly beneficial and provided valuable learning opportunities for the organization. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the United League of Arakan.
The AA currently controls Paletwa Township in Chin State, as well as 14 out of the 17 townships in Rakhine State, having seized them from the Myanmar Military.
Similarly, the Myanmar Military is facing ongoing attacks across Ayeyarwady, Sagaing, and Magway Regions, as well as in Chin, Shan, and Kachin States, by the KIA, PDF, MNDAA, TNLA, and various Chin armed groups.
