Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA)

The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) is a militant group formed in Myanmar, primarily representing the Rohingya Muslim minority. Established in 2012, ARSA aims to protect Rohingya rights and seeks greater autonomy for the Rohingya people in Rakhine State. The group gained international attention due to its violent conflicts with Myanmar's military, particularly in 2017, which led to a severe humanitarian crisis and mass displacement of Rohingya refugees to neighboring countries like Bangladesh. While ARSA claims to fight against persecution, many governments classify it as a terrorist organization due to its violent actions.