War & Conflict
[ Myanmar Now ] Junta turns to retired soldiers amid heavy losses and a slide in recruitment
Myanmar’s military is increasingly relying on retired soldiers to replenish its ranks, as months of conflict take a heavy toll on troops and recruitment efforts, according to military sources. In an effort to bolster its strength in restive regions, the regime has started offering incentives to former military personnel to return to uniform, one ex-soldier…
Read MoreGunfires and explosion reported at Sanchaung, Yangon; military vehicles rushed to the scene
Ohnmar Soe@OhnmarSoe #MYANMAR At least ten gun fire shootings and explosions were reported in the commercial area #Sanchaung of #Yangon just now, according to the neighbours. The photo was posted on social media showing SAC vans rush to the scene. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/j0Rorn4ojx
Read MoreFighting reported between Tatmadaw’s 138 infantry division against KIA in Putao district, Kachin State – 30 Aug 2021
jasmine_tak@tintaekhine Last night, fighting between the 138th Infantry Division & KIA in the foothills of Tanja village in Putao district, Kachin State has intensified, forcing about 100 people to flee their homes. SAVE 54 MILLION LIVES #Aug27Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/edlnBd1jpn
Read MoreTatmadaw’s 363 brigade attack KIA’s 8 brigade positions at Kyaukkyi – 3 Sep 2021
Shine Htet @ShineHt50613919 Fighting broke out between the KIA No. 8 Brigade and SAC JUNTA of Battalion 5 near #Kyauk_Gyi Village,Shwegu Township, Kachin State, this morning.More than 100 troops from the 363rd Brigade of the SAC JUNTA attacked the KIA.@EmilyFishbein11 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep3Coup
Read MoreFighting reported between KIA and Tatmadaw at Homalin Township, Sagaing – 7 Sep
Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091 Fighting broke out between military council and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in #Homalin Tsp, #Sagaing Division, just hours after @NUGMyanmar announced the State of Emergency this morning. #Sep7Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #UselessASEAN pic.twitter.com/BgtBQ57wPQ
Read MoreKachin Independence Army (KIA) engaged by Tatmadaw after KIA blocked the Danai-Shin Bway Yang road at Shen Lon Ga, Kachin State
Jaw Tu Hkawng@JawTuHkawng Fighting between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the SAC began at around 10 am today, a day after the KIA blocked the Tanai-Shenbuyang road. The local residents were fleeing the fighting, and it took place in Shenlong, between Tarong and Laja Bum. R/P by @The74Media2019
Read More[ RFA ] Hundreds Flee During Four Days of Fighting in Lashio township, Shan State, Myanmar
Four days of continuous fighting between Myanmar’s military and a rebel army in northern Shan state’s Lashio city, near the country’s border with China, have left at least 17 junta troops dead and forced hundreds of civilians to flee their homes to safety, local media and residents said Tuesday. Clashes began on Aug. 28 when…
Read MoreMyanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) joined NUG’s war against Tatmadaw
Lasandar@ARAHAN96 The Shan State-based Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army declared Tuesday a day of collective armed uprising, becoming the first ethnic armed group to show solidarity with the National Unity Government’s declaration of war against the junta. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Read MoreKarenni Army held the 73rd Karreni National Martyrs Day celebration and wreath-laying ceremony
Lhwan Moe@MoeLhwan The 73rd Karenni National Martyrs Day celebration and wreath-laying ceremony was staged in #Nyamo (aka) Tharle Doso—Karenni Army’s Headquarters— on the morning of Sep 8 , today . #SupportRevolutionForDemocracy #Sep9Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/VwUtzEm9Ta
Read More2 senior KNDO commanders admitted killing 25 suspected spies in June 2021 ; suspended from their posts by the Karen National Union (KNU)
Jean-Paul Lagacé@marcoyolo_usa The Karen National Defense Organization suspended two of its senior commanders after they admitted to ordering the execution of 25 unarmed prisoners accused of espionage #burma #myanmar #kndo #KarenArmy Two senior commanders of the Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) have admitted that security forces under their control detained and later killed 25 men…
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