20 April 2026 — The Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA) said its Central Executive Committee members met with leaders of the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA), according to a statement released by CPU on 20 April.
The meeting took place in February after CPU/CPA members visited the Arakan region at the invitation of the United League of Arakan.
During the talks, both sides discussed issues of mutual benefit for the Chin and Arakan people and agreed on initial steps for future cooperation. They also reviewed developments in the ongoing Spring Revolution and discussed ways to strengthen long-term relations as neighbouring communities.
Photos released with the statement showed ULA/AA Commander-in-Chief Major General Tun Myat Naing and other leaders together with members of the CPU Central Executive Committee.
(Photo: Facebook/CPU/CPA)
The ULA/AA hosted the delegation and arranged visits to key locations in the region. The visit lasted around two weeks and was described as useful, offering learning opportunities for the CPU/CPA. The CPU/CPA also expressed appreciation for the hospitality.
The Chin People’s Union (CPU)/Chin People’s Army (CPA) was formed in November 2025 to unify four Chin defence groups: Chin Defence Force–Mindat, Chin Defence Force–Matupi, Chin Defence Force–Kanpetlet, and Chin Defence Force–Daai, along with their respective local administrative bodies. – Reporting by Ben
Below is a copy of an announcement of the formation of CPU/CPA posted on its official Facebook page:
