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Formation of Shan State Liberation Party and Shan State Front for Federal
Bago’s Spring Revolution @SpringBago4d Youths from #Shan State set Up #SSLP (Shan State Liberation Party) and SSFF (Shan State Front for Federal) . According to interviews with Responsible and Irrawady media, they will work together with SSPP and RCSS and PDF groups as Alliances. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #July10Coup Last week, a newly formed Shan political organization known as…
Shan Army South withdraw from positions in Loi Hun mountains in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan State
Matt W@mattyrwalsh Shan Herald reports RCSS have withdrawn from positions in Loi Hoon mtns in Kyethi Twp, a flash point in their conflict w/ SSPP. Around 3k ppl have been displaced in the area; withdrawal no doubt a welcome step towards diffusing RCSS v SSPP conflict. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Karreni Army engaged intruding Tatmadaw and supporting militias in Loikaw Township, Kayah State
Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091 Yesterday,four clashes broke out between 8 am and 7 pm due to the joint military operation of military troops and the People’s Militia into the #Karenni Army area in #Loikaw Township.The initial seven killed of military soldiers in the clashes. #July13Coup pic.twitter.com/MBZY81VX6p
Karen ethnic armed groups in the peace council to meet for discussion on military and political matters: KNU, DKBA, KNLA and BGF are the reported groups for this meeting
LOM Thiha@LomThiha Karen ethnic armed groups such as the KNU; DKBA A KNU / KNLA official told NBung Dat Kasa – Kachin Multimedia that military officials from the BGF and KNU / KNLA will meet tomorrow (June 15) to discuss the current military and political situation. #June14Coup
[ Frontier Myanmar ] ‘A threat to the revolution’: Pyusawhti returns to post-coup Myanmar
People on our street believe that the fire was the work of Pyusawhti,” said Htike Thu, referring to a recently formed pro-military network. “No one can go outside during curfew. Only Pyusawhti can ignore the curfew because it is partners of the military,” he added. The network, named after a famous semi-mythical Bamar warrior prince…
[ BBC Burmese ] Explosion near Minister’s Office in Yangon
An explosion near the ministers office. An explosion occurred this morning on July 8th near the Minister’s Office (Former Interior Office) at the corner of Anawrahta Road and Thein Phyu Road, Yangon.During the explosion, there are inspectors as pre-celebration of Martyr’s Day in the office and no injuries.
[ Eleven ] Explosion reported at Lanmadaw Township, Yangon
An explosion occurred at Shwe Nandaw gold and jewellery shop located at the corner of Lanmadaw Street and Mahabandoola Road in Lanmadaw Township around 2 pm on July 8 injuring one of its staffs, sources said. The security forces arrived after the explosion and closed the surrounding areas for investigation.
[ Crisis24 ] Myanmar: Explosion reported near Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) facility in Taunggyi July 14
Reports indicate that an explosion occurred near a Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) facility in Taunggyi late July 14. Initial reports suggest that security forces are carrying out vehicle inspections in the area and closed off roads near the incident sites. There were no confirmed reports of injuries or casualties from the incident. While the cause…
[ StraitsTimes ] Travellers from Myanmar barred from entering Singapore from July 15
SINGAPORE – Travellers from Myanmar will not be allowed to enter Singapore from Thursday (July 15) given a rise in Covid-19 cases there, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (July 14). From 11.59pm on Thursday, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with a travel history to Myanmar – including transit – in the past…
Myanmar’s Oxygen Crisis
According to multiple sources on twitter and in the media, the military regime has reportedly restricted supplies of oxygen to hospitals and COVID-19 care centers. According to The Irrawaddy, 731 bodies were cremated at the three major cemeteries in Yangon just yesterday (13th July 2021), as compared to just 40 funerals per day before the…
[ DailyMail ] ‘Every officer is up to speed on diversity training. Not so much ship handling’: Scathing official report finds woke US Navy is not fit for war because of risk averse, politically correct, control-freak top brass
Members of Congress commissioned the report on issues in the surface Navy Came in response to fire on ship in San Diego and two ship collisions in Pacific Retired Marine general and Navy admiral spoke with current and former officers They identified a number of disturbing trends in Navy leadership and training Many officers said…
[ Jerusalem Post ] Explosion in Tehran park caused by stun grenade
A large explosion was heard in Iran’s capital on Saturday, according to the Iranian Fars News agency. Later reports indicated that the explosion was caused by a stun grenade – a device which explodes with bright light and a loud sound – which had been set up to go off in a park near an…
[ UPI ] Anti-government protests erupt in Cuba
The communist island nation of Cuba erupted into anti-government protests on Sunday as people took to the streets against a deepening economic crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic. The protests, the largest seen in decades, saw thousands march the streets from its famed Malecon in Havana to Santiago de Cuba at the nation’s southeastern tip as…
[ Today ] Cash-rich Singapore Airlines aims for regional dominance as rivals pull back
Singapore Airlines, flush with US$16 billion (S$21.63 billion) raised since the start of the pandemic thanks to help from a state investor, is in a position of dominance among its Southeast Asian rivals as they downsize and restructure. The crisis threatened the survival of hub carriers that lack domestic markets such as SIA, Hong Kong’s…
[ Nikkei Asia ] US does not support Taiwan independence: Kurt Campbell
U.S President Joe Biden’s point man on Asia is “astonished” by China’s determination to play the leading role on the global stage and will “step up” its engagement in Southeast Asia to hold back such a trend. But the administration does not support Taiwan independence and understands the sensitivities involved, Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell said…
[ MEMO ] Turkey is major competitor in armoured vehicle production, Russia maker says
Turkey is one of Russia’s main competitors in the manufacture of armoured vehicles for the foreign market, Igor Zarakhovich, chief designer of the Russian company AO Remdizel (JSC), said in an interview with Sputnik. “Today, the situation has emerged that in whatever country we would like to promote our vehicles, there are already Turkish enterprises which…
[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccine
But the challenges facing Southeast Asia are much bigger. Many countries in the region rely heavily on Chinese vaccines due to tight supplies of Western products, and have low vaccination rates of less than 10%. They are also battling a record-breaking surge in new cases and deaths, led by the highly contagious Delta variant, while…
[ EastAsiaForum] Why are Chinese troops assembling on the Myanmar border?
Source: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/07/03/why-are-chinese-troops-assembling-on-the-myanmar-border/ There is now potential for international escalation as Chinese troops are reported to be assembling in Jiegao, an important border town, which is not unexpected during periods of elevated tension. The troops are said to have rapid response capabilities if it is deemed necessary to guard the Kyaukpyu pipelines. The pipelines are a significant part…
[ UKDJ ] UK to help Japan develop engine for F-X fighter
Japanese media has reported that Japan has decided that it will develop the engine for the F-X fighter with help from Britain. Rolls-Royce will partner with Japan’s IHI Corporation and both will also offer the engine for the export market. Japan expects production of the first fighter prototype to begin in 2024, with flight tests…
[ SCMP ] National security law: students and university employee among 9 arrested over alleged terrorist plot to bomb streets, courts, transport networks
Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested nine people, most of them teenagers, over an alleged terrorist plot by a pro-independence group to bomb courts, tunnels and streets in a series of attacks in the coming week. The suspects included six students – four boys and two girls aged between 15 and 18 – and…
[ Funker530 ] (NSFW) Taliban Execute 10 Afghan SOF Troops After Surrender In Leaked Video
Source: https://funker530.com/video/nsfw-leaked-video-shows-taliban-executing-afghan-soldiers-after-surrender/ Unconfirmed footage was submitted to Funker530 from an anonymous source today, claiming that this is recent footage of Taliban executing 10 Afghan Ktah Khas (Afghan special forces) in Faryab Province, after they surrendered. At this time the Taliban have not taken responsibility for the war crime which is claimed to have taken place…
[ SCMP ] Taiwan asserts island’s sovereignty after US restates opposition to independence
“We support a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan. We do not support Taiwan independence,” Kurt Campbell, the White House Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said in response to the question “how much love is too much?” when it came to stronger US ties with Taiwan. The comment, at an event hosted by the Asia Society, was…
[ Today ] Singapore to reclaim land around Pedra Branca to build facilities to improve maritime safety and security
The Housing and Development Board will reclaim land around Pedra Branca The development work will improve facilities on the island, let vessels berth and allow more facilities to be set up It will take a few years to complete The work, announced in 2019, had been postponed owing to a sovereignty dispute with Malaysia Pedra Branca…
[ National Interest ] South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft Carrier
The flattop was designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC), and can be utilized in amphibious assaults but also in military operations other than war (MOOTW), which can include disaster relief, promoting peace and supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises. The warship had been launched in May 2018 and began sea trials last year.…
