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2 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…
Junta troops clashed with KNLA forces in Hpa-an Township, Karen State – 7 junta casualties reported by KNU
The Irrawaddy (Eng)@IrrawaddyNews Three junta soldiers died and five others were injured in a clash with the Karen National Liberation Army on Friday morning in Hpa-an Township, Karen State, the Karen National Union said. (Photo: KNLA fighters) #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
KNLA’s Maj-Gen Saw Pee Hla Sein passed away from COVID-19
Aᴋɪʀᴀ ᴋᴜɴ@MinKhantmk34021 Maj-Gen Saw Pee Hla Sein, an official from the headquarter of Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)has passed away at 5AM Sep 8. He is reportedly suffered from Covid-19, said the sources. REST IN POWER #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep8Coup #SupportRevolutionForDemocracy
Artillery bombardment reported at Ah Su Chaung village, Bilin, Mon State
Caily.@Caily61596016 Karen National Union (KNU) said that locals in Asu Chaung village tract, Bilin Township were frightened due to heavy artillery fire by LIB 405 of Terrorist Military Troops at 2:45 pm on September 6. #SupportRevolutionForDemocracy #Sep7Coup #UselessASEAN pic.twitter.com/2RjtIiFFEP
Tatmadaw raided villages in KNU Brigade 5 areas in Hpapun
Myo Theint Theint Kyaw @MyoTheint8 Military raided some villages in Mae Wai Division, KNU Brigade 5 area in Hpapun District, killed at least one villager & stole pets, food, valuables and property belonging to Karen villagers. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep9Coup #DefensiveWarForDemocracy Phu @Phu_twt_mm In Papun district, KNU Brigade-5 area_ SAC troops raided to some villages at MaeWine TeikNal area…
Karen National Union (KNU) call on pro-democracy people to join forces with the KNU armed forces (KNLA – Karen National Liberation Army) – Sep 9
Emily Thae @emilythae8m Karen National Union (KNU) issued an announcement to the pro-democracy people to cooperate with KNU armed forces and they will fight against #MyanmarMilitaryTerrorists to restore democracy. #Sep9Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #DefensiveWarForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/vuI7UkId1S
[ 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…
Tatmadaw warn Muslim administrators in Kyauktaw township, Arakan State against Arakan Army training courses
Source: https://www.dmediag.com/news/3388-msl-admin-ktw-mm The Myanmar military has summoned some local Muslim administrators in Kyauktaw Township, Arakan State, telling them not to accept an offer of police and administrative training courses to be provided by the Arakan Army (AA), according to the ward and village administrators. “Military officials told us not to accept the police and administrative…
Military helicopters and aircrafts spotted flying to Palaw township – 7 Sep
Wah Wah May @WahWahMay11d Military helicopters and aircrafts in reinforcements were seen flying from Myanmar military air base in #Myauk tsp to #Palaw tsp at about 10:19 am this morning. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep7Coup #UselessASEAN #SupportRevolutionForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/YLoHYjUaUB
[ 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…
PDF guerillas killed in premature detonation while planting IED at a condo carpark in Mayangone township, Yangon on 6 Sep – killing both of them and a security guard
Information Sheet@ISR_Team #Myanmar #SAC #HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #TheRealityofMyanmar #CRPH #NUG #PDF #terrorist Two terrorists died in premature explosion of IEDs while planting bomb near the car parking area in the Bawga Theikdi housing of Mayangone township on 6 September. Two security guards were killed in an explosion in the parking lot of a condominium in No.2…
Tatmadaw set fire to donations and food supplies in Kinma village, Pauk township, Magway
R2P for Myanmar@R2PMyanmar6d On Sep1 morning in the monastery of #Kinma village #Pauk tsp, SAC thugs again set fire to the donations, food supplies for Kinma village, which the whole village was Arson’s attack by SAC thugs in June. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Sep2Coup pic.twitter.com/tueJjXQNeF
Army column reportedly attacked by PDF and other resistance group in Naypyitaw – 11 junta soldiers killed; Tatmadaw denies incident
Leong Wai Kit@LeongWaiKitCNA People’s Defence Force joins hands with other resistance group to attack #Myanmar army column in Nay Pyi Taw 11 junta soldiers reportedly killed, says @Myanmar_Now_Eng quoting @NUGMyanmar Army spokesman denies incident The Naypyitaw chapter of the People’s Defence Force (PDF) released a statement on Wednesday announcing that they had attacked a military…
Tatmadaw offensive against Karenni Army (KA) and Karreni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) – Sep 3
2021 Revolution Tweets@2021Revtweets·Sep 4 Clashes broke out between SAC&KA/KNDF near KonNar & DawTahay villages in LoiLinLay,Kayah State as SAC held offensive attack there. Local villagers are FLEEING as SAC is reinforcing again in September to hold offensive attacks. #Sep3Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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,…
Ukraine 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…
People’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.
Tatmadaw & 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
Drive-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.…
[ 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…
[ 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…
[ 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…
