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War & Conflict July 5, 2021Guerilla attacked a police post with an explosive device in Myaynigone, Yangon; one civilian injured
War & Conflict July 5, 2021Explosion reported in Myaynigone, Yangon; 1 civilian injuredWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Automatic gunfires and explosions reported in Taungzalat ward, Kale, SagaingWar & Conflict July 5, 2021Fighting between Depeyin PDF and the Tatmadaw near SatPyarKyin village, Depeyin Township on 2nd JulyGeopolitics July 5, 2021[ DW ] As Lebanon nears collapse, EU debates sanctionsMilitary & Defense July 3, 2021[ Asia Times] Israeli Sea Breaker missile touted for US NavyWar & Conflict July 2, 2021[ Daily Mail ] India deploys another 50,000 troops to its disputed border with China – as tensions between the nuclear-armed sides remain high after deadly mountain battleGeopolitics July 1, 2021[ Financial Times ] Senior Nato officer warns of China’s ‘shocking’ military advances
Internal Affairs July 1, 2021[ AFP / THE ASEAN POST ] Junta Frees Thousands Of Anti-Coup Protesters
Military & Defense July 1, 2021[ Insider Asia ] Satellite images show China building what appears to be over 100 new silos for its nuclear missiles, analysts sayFinance & Economics July 1, 2021[ Reuters ] UK and Singapore agree post-Brexit deal for financial services
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) attacked Tedim PDF camp, Chin State on June16
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Tatmadaw shelled Kachin Independence Army (KIA) HQ near Laiza & La Gyar Yang, Kachin State
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Massive amount of weapons and ammunition confiscated after the arrest of PDF leader Htun Tawk Naing in Mandalay. Weapons type are alleged to be similar to those used by Kachin Independence Army (KIA)
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Kachin Independence Army (KIA) issued warning to civilians in Kachin State, not to carry ammunication or food for the TatmadawWar & Conflict June 28, 2021Shan State Progressive Party reportedly forced enlisting people in Namhkam to join their army.War & Conflict June 28, 2021Brigade 1 of Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) clashed with Tatmadaw and Karen Border Guard Force at Hpa-an, Kayin State; 8 Junta troops reportedly killed, 4 others injured. No KNLA casualties reported.War & Conflict June 28, 2021Arakan Army (AA) seized weapons from junta police deployed on the grounds of the sacred Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State.
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Air defense station found in Ottarathiri Township, Ottara District, north of Nay Pyi Taw on Google map
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Military paratroopers spotted in the air over Thaketa township, Yangon
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Fighting between PDF fighters and Junta forces in Chanmyathazi township, Mandalay on 22 June 2021
War & Conflict June 28, 20212 bomb explosions reported at a high school in Bahmo, Kachin StateWar & Conflict June 28, 20212 explosion reported in Hlaing Township, YangonWar & Conflict June 28, 2021Bomb discovered in the office of the Ward Superintendent of Dagon Seikkan Township. 3 arrested by the security forces.
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Bomb exploded at the Immigration Dept Building in Mayangone Township, YangonGeopolitics June 28, 2021[ Asia Times ] New age rebels rock and roil Myanmar’s juntaWar & Conflict June 28, 2021Two explosions reported at a high school and a monastery in HaungPa village, Hpakant, Mohnyin District, Kachin State
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Explosion went off in the middle of a protest against the Shan State Progressive Party and the Shan State Army in Namhkam, Shan State, seriously injuring 2. It is reportedly a suicide attack by 2 individuals who died immediately.War & Conflict June 28, 2021Bomb reported went off on Bogyoke Road in Kalay, Sagaing
War & Conflict June 28, 2021Kachin Independence Army (KIA)’s Brigade 5 attacked a checkpoint Balaminhtin Bridge, which links Myitkyina and Waingmaw townships, the Kachin State | Military shell KIA controlled areas in response.
Geopolitics June 28, 2021[ Myanmar Now ]Tanker carrying jet fuel due to arrive in Yangon on SaturdayWar & Conflict June 28, 2021Firefight between military forces and PDF-Mingin near Than Pauk village, Mingin Township, Sagaing. 15 junta soldiers reportedly killed.War & Conflict June 28, 2021SAC troops attack Ban Bwe village, Yinmarpin Township, Sagaing. 2 PDF militia killed.War & Conflict June 28, 20219 junta soldiers killed after a refugee base in northwest Sagaing was attacked by Junta forces posing as civilians. The militia suffered 1 casualty.
Geopolitics June 28, 2021Kashmiri Freedom Fighters conducted drone strikes on India Air Force’s Jammu Air Force Station | Lashkar-e-Taiba commander capturedMilitary & Defense June 24, 2021[ CNA ] Philippine military grounds Black Hawk helicopters after crash kills sixGeopolitics June 24, 2021[ Asia Times ] China returns fire at Australia in the WTOGeopolitics June 24, 2021[ CNA ] Taiwan’s Apple Daily says it will continue operations
Internal Affairs June 24, 2021Apple Daily published it’s final issueGeopolitics June 24, 2021[ Daily Mail ] British doctor Peter Daszak who tried to gag Wuhan lab leak theory is FIRED from UN commission investigating COVID after he was exposed for organizing letter denying leak claim in The Lancet medical journal