Arakan Army seizes key oil and gas pipeline station, tightening grip on Rakhine State

The Arakan Army (AA) has taken control of the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline station in Ann Township, Rakhine State, this week, leaving Kyaukphyu as the only section of the pipeline in the state still outside its control.

Based on interviews with locals, the AA recently seized the pipeline control station in Ann’s Taung Zauk Village. The junta retains control of Kyaukphyu, where the pipeline originates, keeping management and profits from oil and gas exports to China under its authority.