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Internal Affairs July 15, 2021[ Mizzima ] Escalation of inter-ethnic conflict in the midst of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution
Internal Affairs July 15, 2021Formation of Shan State Liberation Party and Shan State Front for FederalWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Fighting reported between RCSS and SSPP+TNLA forces in Kyaukme township, Shan StateWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Shan Army South withdraw from positions in Loi Hun mountains in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan StateWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Karreni Army engaged intruding Tatmadaw and supporting militias in Loikaw Township, Kayah StateWar & Conflict July 15, 2021Karen ethnic armed groups in the peace council to meet for discussion on military and political matters: KNU, DKBA, KNLA and BGF are the reported groups for this meetingInternal Affairs July 15, 2021[ Frontier Myanmar ] ‘A threat to the revolution’: Pyusawhti returns to post-coup MyanmarWar & Conflict July 15, 2021[ BBC Burmese ] Explosion near Minister’s Office in YangonWar & Conflict July 15, 2021[ Eleven ] Explosion reported at Lanmadaw Township, YangonWar & Conflict July 14, 2021[ Crisis24 ] Myanmar: Explosion reported near Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) facility in Taunggyi July 14Internal Affairs July 14, 2021[ StraitsTimes ] Travellers from Myanmar barred from entering Singapore from July 15
Internal Affairs July 14, 2021Myanmar’s Oxygen CrisisMilitary & Defense July 14, 2021[ DailyMail ] ‘Every officer is up to speed on diversity training. Not so much ship handling’: Scathing official report finds woke US Navy is not fit for war because of risk averse, politically correct, control-freak top brassInternal Affairs July 13, 2021[ Jerusalem Post ] Explosion in Tehran park caused by stun grenadeInternal Affairs July 13, 2021[ UPI ] Anti-government protests erupt in CubaFinance & Economics July 9, 2021[ Today ] Cash-rich Singapore Airlines aims for regional dominance as rivals pull back
Geopolitics July 9, 2021[ Nikkei Asia ] US does not support Taiwan independence: Kurt CampbellMilitary & Defense July 9, 2021[ MEMO ] Turkey is major competitor in armoured vehicle production, Russia maker says
Geopolitics July 9, 2021[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccineGeopolitics July 9, 2021[ EastAsiaForum] Why are Chinese troops assembling on the Myanmar border?Military & Defense July 8, 2021[ UKDJ ] UK to help Japan develop engine for F-X fighterInternal Affairs July 8, 2021[ SCMP ] National security law: students and university employee among 9 arrested over alleged terrorist plot to bomb streets, courts, transport networksWar & Conflict July 8, 2021[ Funker530 ] (NSFW) Taliban Execute 10 Afghan SOF Troops After Surrender In Leaked VideoGeopolitics July 8, 2021[ SCMP ] Taiwan asserts island’s sovereignty after US restates opposition to independence
Geopolitics July 6, 2021[ Today ] Singapore to reclaim land around Pedra Branca to build facilities to improve maritime safety and securityMilitary & Defense July 6, 2021[ National Interest ] South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft CarrierWar & Conflict July 5, 2021[ Tolo News ] 11 Districts Fall to Taliban in 24 Hours: SourcesMilitary & Defense July 5, 2021[ Mizzima ] Arms for Chin State intercepted in India’s Mizoram
War & Conflict July 5, 2021Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked joint checkpoint (21-mile gate) near Maliyang village, Myitkyina, Kachin State ; 1 police killed, 1 police injuredWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Tatmadaw helicopter “bombed” Kachin Independence Army’s 11th Battalion (KIA) positions in Mogaung, Kachin StateWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and PDF (People Defense Force) Sagaing attacked the military force across 3 locations in SagaingWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) near Manlong, Kyaung Pyan villages between Kutkai and Muse, Shan StateWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Shan Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) clashes with Shan Army – North(SSPP/SSA-N) + Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Kyaukme, northern Shan State
Internal Affairs July 5, 2021[ Southeast Asia Globe ] Shan EAOs crucial to a federal army, but distrust and disunity reign
Internal Affairs July 5, 2021Fighting broke out in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan State between Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) / Shan State Army – South and Shan State Progress party (SSPP) / Shan State Army – North; Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) & United Wa State Army (UWSA) troops reportedly is in the fight as well.
Internal Affairs July 5, 2021[ Shan News ] Is a proxy war starting in Shan State?War & Conflict July 5, 2021Fighting between Tatmadaw and Karenni Army reportedly broke out near Loikaw, Kayah StateGeopolitics July 5, 2021[ WeeklyBlitz ] Rohingya militancy group ARSA silently gets organizedInternal Affairs July 5, 2021[ Reuters ] After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar’s junta bans executives from leaving
War & Conflict July 5, 2021Explosion at Pazundaung Administration Office; one civilian injured