In this handout photo provided by Thailand Foreign Ministry, participants attend the Consultation amongst ASEAN Member States on Myanmar in Bangkok, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (Thailand Foreign Ministry via AP)
This photo released by the Arakan Army, shows members of the Arakan Army posing for a photograph in front of the captured district police office in Ann township, Rakhine state, Myanmar, Nov. 29, 2024. (The Arakan Army via AP)
Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa talks to reporters during a press conference after attending a six-country informal consultation to discuss ways in addressing shared concerns, with talks between foreign ministers from Myanmar, China, India, Laos and Bangladesh, in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Chatkla Samnaingjam)
This video grab released by the Arakan Army shows burning buildings in the headquarters of the army's western command in Ann township, Rakhine state, Myanmar, Dec. 17, 2024. (The Arakan Army via AP)