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Kazakhstan joins the Airbus A400M club, becomes the 9th country to operate the aircraft
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Myanmar Reports: July 21 – Sept 9 2021
Gunfires and explosion reported at Sanchaung, Yangon; military vehicles rushed to the scene Fighting reported between Tatmadaw’s 138 infantry division against KIA in Putao district, Kachin State – 30 Aug 2021 Tatmadaw’s 363 brigade attack KIA’s 8 brigade positions at Kyaukkyi – 3 Sep 2021 Fighting reported between KIA and Tatmadaw at Homalin Township, Sagaing…
Gunfires 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
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…
Fighting 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
Tatmadaw’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
Fighting 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
Kachin 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
Fighting between RCSS (Shan Army South) and SSPP (Shan Army North) + TNLA (Ta’ang National Liberation Army) reported in Kyaukme Township, Northern Shan State
Wah Thinn@WahThinn4 Fighting between the RCSS and the coalition forces, TNLA and SSPP has intensified in Kyaukme Township, northern Shan State since August 11, bringing the number of refugees in Kyaukme Township to about 2,000. #Sep1Coup #ASEAN_StandForDemocracy #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
[ 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
Karenni 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
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