Rakhine, Myanmar, LC The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack of upwards of 30 police posts and an army base in Rakhine state, Myanmar, on Friday. Reuters reports that at least 59 of the insurgents and 12 members of the security forces were killed, according to the army and government. State authorities claim that an estimated 150 insurgents attempted to storm the base but “soldiers fought back.” State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi issued a statement condemning the attacks, stating “It is clear that today’s attacks are a calculated attempt to undermine the … Continue reading Rohingya Muslim militants wage coordinated attack against police, army base