Forces from Myanmar have captured a rebel base run by the Indian separatist group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K).

The group admitted to the loss of its base, which is reportedly near the village of Chuiyang Noknu in Myanmar s eastern Sagaing Division. Myanmar has recently started a new offensive against Indian separatists operating out of its border areas, concentrating on the Sagaing Division.

It appears to have taken a week to take the rebel base, with at least 12 rebels killed along with an unknown number of soldiers.

Significance: Military operations have increased as a result of Indian pressure, with India keen to see the porous border areas it has with Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh sealed to stop rebels training and hiding in them.

This has led to increased bilateral relations with Myanmar in particular, with India controversially supplying Myanmar s ruling junta with military equipment and training in return for its co-operation.

Rights groups have argued that the junta uses these supplies against ethnic groups within its borders. Notably, the NSCN-K has a ceasefire agreement with the government, although the loss of its base and myriad other incidents highlight that the group remains active.