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Internal Affairs September 11, 2021[ Manila Times ] 2 ranking NPA leaders surrender in Isabela
Finance & Economics September 10, 2021Guinea coup: China’s bauxite conundrum?
Military & Defense September 9, 2021Kazakhstan joins the Airbus A400M club, becomes the 9th country to operate the aircraft
Geopolitics September 9, 2021Myanmar Reports: July 21 – Sept 9 2021
War & Conflict September 9, 2021Gunfires and explosion reported at Sanchaung, Yangon; military vehicles rushed to the scene
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021National Socialist Council of Nagaland Niki Group (NSCN (K)) Signs Ceasefire Pact with the Government of India
War & Conflict September 9, 2021Fighting reported between Tatmadaw’s 138 infantry division against KIA in Putao district, Kachin State – 30 Aug 2021War & Conflict September 9, 2021Tatmadaw’s 363 brigade attack KIA’s 8 brigade positions at Kyaukkyi – 3 Sep 2021War & Conflict September 9, 2021Fighting reported between KIA and Tatmadaw at Homalin Township, Sagaing – 7 Sep
War & Conflict September 9, 2021Kachin Independence Army (KIA) engaged by Tatmadaw after KIA blocked the Danai-Shin Bway Yang road at Shen Lon Ga, Kachin State
Geopolitics September 9, 2021Fighting between RCSS (Shan Army South) and SSPP (Shan Army North) + TNLA (Ta’ang National Liberation Army) reported in Kyaukme Township, Northern Shan StateInternal Affairs September 9, 2021[ RFA ] Hundreds Flee During Four Days of Fighting in Lashio township, Shan State, Myanmar
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) joined NUG’s war against TatmadawWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Karenni Army held the 73rd Karreni National Martyrs Day celebration and wreath-laying ceremonyWar & Conflict September 9, 20212 senior KNDO commanders admitted killing 25 suspected spies in June 2021 ; suspended from their posts by the Karen National Union (KNU)War & Conflict September 9, 2021Junta troops clashed with KNLA forces in Hpa-an Township, Karen State – 7 junta casualties reported by KNU
War & Conflict September 9, 2021KNLA’s Maj-Gen Saw Pee Hla Sein passed away from COVID-19War & Conflict September 9, 2021Artillery bombardment reported at Ah Su Chaung village, Bilin, Mon State
War & Conflict September 9, 2021Tatmadaw raided villages in KNU Brigade 5 areas in HpapunWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Karen National Union (KNU) call on pro-democracy people to join forces with the KNU armed forces (KNLA – Karen National Liberation Army) – Sep 9
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021[ The Quint ] Rohingya Refugees: What is ARSA and Why Are Indian Authorities Concerned?Internal Affairs September 9, 2021[ The Irrawaddy ] Visions of a Federal Future for Myanmar are Fading Fast
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021[ The Diplomat ] Arakan Army Seeks to Build ‘Inclusive’ Administration in Rakhine State
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021Arakan Army (AA), Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) to cease military operation against the Tatmadaw in view of COVID-19 pandemicGeopolitics September 9, 2021Tatmadaw warn Muslim administrators in Kyauktaw township, Arakan State against Arakan Army training coursesWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Military helicopters and aircrafts spotted flying to Palaw township – 7 Sep
Internal Affairs September 9, 2021[ Reuters ] How family of a Myanmar junta leader are trying to cash in
War & Conflict September 9, 2021PDF guerillas killed in premature detonation while planting IED at a condo carpark in Mayangone township, Yangon on 6 Sep – killing both of them and a security guard
War & Conflict September 9, 2021Tatmadaw set fire to donations and food supplies in Kinma village, Pauk township, MagwayWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Army column reportedly attacked by PDF and other resistance group in Naypyitaw – 11 junta soldiers killed; Tatmadaw denies incidentWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Tatmadaw offensive against Karenni Army (KA) and Karreni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) – Sep 3War & Conflict September 9, 2021PDF and KNLA skirmish with Tatmadaw in Thayet Chaung and Palaw township, Tanintharyi – 7 Sep
Geopolitics September 9, 2021Ukraine discovered to be exporting aircraft parts to the TatmadawWar & Conflict September 9, 2021People’s Revolutionary Association (PRA) has fired four 107mm rockets at Magway Air Force Base – 7 SeptWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Tatmadaw & PDF reported at Kayin Taung Pyauk, Thayetchaung township, Dawei Distrcit, Taninthayi DivisionWar & Conflict September 9, 2021Drive-by grenade attack by PDF at Mandalay military base. 2 junta soldiers killed, one PDF fighter shot – in critical condition
Internal Affairs September 8, 2021[ Mothership ] Thai protesters continue street rallies demanding PM to resign over failure to handle Covid-19
Finance & Economics September 7, 2021[ Forbes ] El Salvador Goes On A $21 Million Crypto Buying Spree As Bitcoin Becomes Legal TenderGeopolitics September 7, 2021[ Qatar Tribune ] Taliban invite Qatar, Turkey, China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan to govt formation event
Internal Affairs September 7, 2021[ Myanmar Now ] Myanmar’s shadow government declares ‘resistance war’ against military junta