PDF and KNLA skirmish with Tatmadaw in Thayet Chaung and Palaw township, Tanintharyi – 7 Sep
A clash took place at around 8am in Thayet Chaung Township’s Taung Pyauk village under the control of the Karen National Liberation Army’s (KNLA) fourth brigade and lasted only around 15 minutes, a member of the local People’s Defence Force (PDF) said on the condition of anonymity. He said that three junta soldiers were injured,…
Read MoreUkraine discovered to be exporting aircraft parts to the Tatmadaw
Ukraine has developed deep links to the Myanmar military, with arms exports and technology transfers continuing, even after the Myanmar military has committed mass murder amounting to atrocity crimes following its illegitimate coup attempt. According to Ukrainian export data, accessed via Import Genius, Motor Sich exported engines and parts to Myanmar twice since the military’s…
Read MorePeople’s Revolutionary Association (PRA) has fired four 107mm rockets at Magway Air Force Base – 7 Sept
DVB English@DVB_English The People’s Revolutionary Association (PRA) has fired four 107mm rockets at Magway Air Force Base, according to a statement released by the group. The PRA is a defense force of students and youths from the Magway region. This follows reports from local residents of intense activity within the base since early morning today.
Read MoreTatmadaw & PDF reported at Kayin Taung Pyauk, Thayetchaung township, Dawei Distrcit, Taninthayi Division
SAVE MYANMAR (Sophia)@KhinSophia In Taungpyauk, Thayetchaung tsp, Dawei, SAC terrorists launched an offensive attack to the villages, and erupted clashes with PDF this morning. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep7Coup #UselessASEAN #SupportRevolutionForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/jYXyBRSGtM
Read MoreDrive-by grenade attack by PDF at Mandalay military base. 2 junta soldiers killed, one PDF fighter shot – in critical condition
[travelers-map this_post=true] An eyewitness told Myanmar Now that a military battalion at the base of Mandalay Hill was attacked with a grenade by members of the People’s Defence Force (PDF) on Tuesday, reportedly killing two junta troops and injuring one PDF fighter. The PDF members allegedly threw the grenade from a motorcycle at around 6pm.…
Read More[ Mothership ] Thai protesters continue street rallies demanding PM to resign over failure to handle Covid-19
In a bid to oust the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, daily protests are expected to continue at the same location in the coming days, Nattawut reportedly told protestors on Sep. 5. The most recent protests at Asoke marked a step up from the previous “car mob” protests, where people swarmed the streets of Bangkok…
Read More[ Forbes ] El Salvador Goes On A $21 Million Crypto Buying Spree As Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender
El Salvador acquired roughly $21 million worth of bitcoin on Monday, President Nayib Bukele announced, buoying the crypto market ahead of making history Tuesday by becoming the first country in the world to formally adopt the digital currency as legal tender. El Salvador bought its first 400 bitcoins in two lots on Monday—worth an estimated $21 million…
Read More[ Qatar Tribune ] Taliban invite Qatar, Turkey, China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan to govt formation event
The Taliban on Monday gave an early glimpse of its foreign policy and geopolitical alignment as it invited Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar to attend an event on its looming government formation. According to an Al Jazeera report, the Taliban invited these countries. The report cited a source saying the necessary procedures for…
Read More[ Myanmar Now ] Myanmar’s shadow government declares ‘resistance war’ against military junta
Myanmar’s acting president Duwa Lashi La of the National Unity Government (NUG) announced on Tuesday that the people’s “resistance war” against the junta had started and urged the public across the country to revolt against the military coup regime led by Min Aung Hlaing. In an seven-minute emergency speech, the acting president also called on…
Read More[ NPR ] Guinea’s Military Declared A Coup. What Happens Next Is Uncertain
One day after the military stormed the president of Guinea’s palace and took him into custody, the coup’s leader ordered ministers from the ousted government not to depart the country and to hand over their official vehicles. The coup began Sunday with reports of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace in Conakry, the country’s capital.…
Read More