Paletwa

mrui., pronounced [pəlɛʔwa̰ mjo̰]) is one of the westernmost towns of Myanmar, in Chin State 18 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh.

[1] The Arakan Army launched an attack at the town on November 13, 2023 and captured it on 15 January, 2024 during the Myanmar Civil War.

[2] Rakhine is the Lingua Franca of the region, while Kuki-Chin languages are spoken mostly in the hills.

It leaves Kyauktaw every morning and reaches Paletwa in the afternoon, running up the Kaladan River.

The town has one hotel, but restrictive policies and limited accessibility make travel to the area a challenge.