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Anti-fascist Internationalist Front
Internationalist group fighting against the military junta in Myanmar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Anti-Fascist Internationalist Front (AIF) is an armed Internationalist formation in Myanmar participating in the ongoing civil war. While foreign fighters have been observed in Myanmar prior to the foundation of the AIF,[2] the first mention of the group came on 15 October 2024,[3] when the group announced its formation and called on volunteers to join the conflict.
Members of the AIF claim to have provided training to local resistance organizations, as well as having participated in battles against the State Administration Council.[4][5]
The AIF has made statements in solidarity with the revolution in North Eastern Syria, which received a reply from the Women's Protection Units.[6] Some AIF volunteers had prior experience fighting in the Rojava conflict.[7]
On 8 March 2025, the group issued a statement for International Women's Day, displaying their own flag as well as a KCK-inspired "Antifascist International" flag. The statement clarified the group's position as anti-capitalist.[1] Additionally, fighters have been shown wearing anarchist insignia, such as anarchist communist patches on their equipment. [1]
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Structure
While there is little official information about the structure and operation of the AIF, media channels of the group and its members suggest that the AIF is a mix of foreign volunteers working alongside individuals that it trains from local militias such as the Chin National Defence Force and PDF Zoland. The AIF has notably included women fighters in their ranks.[8]
The AIF has been shown to participate in combat operations, having released sniper footage from the Battle of Falam as well as announcing two AIF/CNDF martyrs from the battle.[9]
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References
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