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Mizzima Intense fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and junta forces has escalated significantly in Kyaukphyu Township, with the AA reportedly gaining control of the critical road linking the town to the Dhanyawadi Naval Base. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

The ethnic Arakan Army (AA) has advanced to within 5 kilometers of Kyaukphyu, a Chinese investment hub and one of only three towns in Rakhine State still under Myanmar junta control. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Mizzima All private banks in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, have been closed as junta troops tighten security in Kyaukphyu and its suburbs. [3]

Residents of Rakhine State’s Kyaukphyu Township are grappling with food and medicine shortages amid a junta blockade as the rebel Arakan Army approaches. [4]

The Burmese government call for international bids to develop a proposed Special Economic Zone around Kyaukphyu on the western coast makes no mention of existing MoUs already signed with Chinese and Japanese companies, and reportedly involving noted ... [5]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-01-10 · 100% match

Arakan Army advances on Kyaukphyu town, seizes strategic supply routes

Mizzima Intense fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and junta forces has escalated significantly in Kyaukphyu Township, with the AA reportedly gaining control of the critical road linking the town to the Dhanyawadi Naval Base.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-06-11 · 100% match

Myanmar Junta Reinforces Kyaukphyu as AA Nears China-Backed SEZ Hub

The ethnic Arakan Army (AA) has advanced to within 5 kilometers of Kyaukphyu, a Chinese investment hub and one of only three towns in Rakhine State still under Myanmar junta control.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-11-21 · 100% match

Banks closed in Kyaukphyu as Myanmar’s junta makes defence plan

Mizzima All private banks in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, have been closed as junta troops tighten security in Kyaukphyu and its suburbs.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-12-04 · 100% match

Food, Medicine Shortages Hit Rakhine’s Kyaukphyu

Residents of Rakhine State’s Kyaukphyu Township are grappling with food and medicine shortages amid a junta blockade as the rebel Arakan Army approaches.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-09-12 · 100% match

Chinese and Indian Firms Tipped for Kyaukphyu SEZ Bidding Race

The Burmese government call for international bids to develop a proposed Special Economic Zone around Kyaukphyu on the western coast makes no mention of existing MoUs already signed with Chinese and Japanese companies, and reportedly involving noted

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-11-22 · 100% match

AA gains upper hand over Myanmar junta in heavy fighting near Kyaukphyu

Mizzima Heavy fighting around Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State has caused heavy losses among junta troops, with the Arakan Army (AA) reportedly gaining the upper hand, according to military sources.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-01-12 · 100% match

Kyaukphyu Awaiting Answers on SEZ Development

RANGOON — Residents of Kyaukphyu, in western Burma’s Arakan State, may have a long wait ahead for answers about the special economic zone being built on Maday and Ramree islands.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-01-27 · 100% match

Arakanese Villagers Call for Suspension of Kyaukphyu SEZ Project

RANGOON – Following a meeting on Thursday, about 300 people from 25 villages in southern Arakan State’s Kyaukphyu Township called for a suspension of the controversial Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) until the government could unveil a compensa

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-22 · 100% match

Myanmar junta launches airstrikes to retake outposts from Arakan Army near Kyaukphyu special economic zone

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-22 · 100% match

Fighting in Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu threatens China’s Indian Ocean investments

Mizzima A new report by Arakan Oil Watch (AOW) details how renewed conflict in Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Township is threatening billions in Chinese investment and strategic access to the Indian Ocean, as the Arakan Army (AA) advances against the military

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