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[ The Conversation ] Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan’s new prime minister?
Fumiko Kishida will become the next prime minister of Japan after winning a dramatic runoff in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership vote today. He will be Japan’s third prime minister in just over a year, replacing the deeply unpopular Yoshihide Suga, whose fortunes began to fall after he followed Shinzo Abe into the prime…
Manny Pacquiao accepted Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) nomination to run for Philippines President
Manny Pacquiao is running to become the next President of the Phillippines. The 42-year-old boxer – who is one of the most celebrated athletes of all time – has accepted the nomination of the PDP-Laban-Pacquiao faction ahead of the elections in May 2022. Manny Pacquiao@MannyPacquiao·Sep 19I boldly accept the challenge of running as PRESIDENT of…
Syrian gas pipeline sabotage, causing complete power outage across Syria
Last night, Syria suffered a complete power outage for unknown reasons (other reports mention that this only affected Damascus and the surrounding regions). It was later announced by Syria’s Minister of Electricity Ghasan Al Zamel that a pipeline was targeted an explosive device at Deir Ali Power Plant, that caused the blackout. “There was a…
[ Manila Times ] 2 ranking NPA leaders surrender in Isabela
Local supporters of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) have turned over their firearms following the surrender of two high ranking NPA rebels to the Army’s Fifth Infantry Division (5th ID), according to Maj. Jekyll Julian Dulawan, 5th ID public affairs officer. In a report released on Tuesday, Dulawan said Alias Rence and Alias Maki, both…
National Socialist Council of Nagaland Niki Group (NSCN (K)) Signs Ceasefire Pact with the Government of India
In a big development on Wednesday, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Niki Group signed a ceasefire pact with the Centre to bring lasting peace in Nagaland. Already, the Union government has entered into similar agreements with other Naga groups such as NSCN(NK), NSCN(R) and NSCN(K)-Khango besides signing a Framework Agreement with NSCN(IM). The…
[ 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…
Myanmar 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
[ The Quint ] Rohingya Refugees: What is ARSA and Why Are Indian Authorities Concerned?
ARSA, formerly known as Harakah al-Yakin, or ‘Faith Movement’, is currently active among the Rohingya residents in Myanmar and Bangladesh. It claims to be fighting for the rights of the Rohingya population in Myanmar, which were denied by the government. DPA Note: ARSA = Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army Since 2017, Aman Ullah had been shuttling…
[ The Irrawaddy ] Visions of a Federal Future for Myanmar are Fading Fast
In fact, the AA has been more assertive, not just in words but also in deeds. Since November 2020, when a ceasefire was tacitly agreed between the AA and the Myanmar military, the AA has carried out its ambitious plan to tighten its grip on Rakhine State. With the military occupied with suppressing resistance to…
[ The Diplomat ] Arakan Army Seeks to Build ‘Inclusive’ Administration in Rakhine State
Seven months since the military coup in Myanmar, the political wing of the rebel Arakan Army (AA) has significantly expanded its administrative and judicial mechanisms across Rakhine State in western Myanmar, with hundreds of its personnel now effectively administering the region independently of the military junta that rules in Naypyidaw. The group is also attempting…
Arakan 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 pandemic
The Three Brotherhood Alliance has urged groups to minimize, avoid, and stop military operations that affect the security of the people. The alliance consists of the Arakan Army (AA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. The Three Brotherhood Alliance said in their statement that they wanted this in order…
[ Reuters ] How family of a Myanmar junta leader are trying to cash in
A review of an archived version of the account, which has since been shut down, revealed the username was a pseudonym belonging to Ivan Htet, the 33-year-old son of a leading figure in the coup: the chief of the air force, Maung Maung Kyaw. But Ivan Htet hasn’t just been an enthusiastic supporter on social…
[ 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…
[ 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…
[ 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.…
Taliban has captured Panjshir, the final resistance in Afghanistan
Despite multiple conflicting reports from both side’s supporters, it is becoming clearer that Panjshir have effectively fallen to the Taliban. Taliban had taken the Panjshir governor house and raised the Taliban flag symbolically. The Taliban showed video of them capturing a few more of the Aghan National Air Force helicopters that had previously fled to…
[ Reuters ] Taliban launch charm offensive with Afghan banks amid funding fears
The new, Taliban-appointed head of Afghanistan’s central bank has sought to reassure banks the group wants a fully-functioning financial system, but has so far provided little detail on how it will supply funds to sustain it, said four bankers familiar with the matter. The acting central bank governor, Haji Mohammad Idris, met members of the…
[ AFP ] Malaysia makes ousted PM head of virus-hit country’s recovery body
Muhyiddin Yassin fell from power last month after rising anger over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. But a cabinet decision has now appointed him as the coronavirus body’s chairman as well as a minister, government chief secretary Mohamad Zuki Ali said. Mohamad said the ex-leader, who ruled for 17 months, would “lead the…