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[ The Irrawady ] Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Myanmar authorities have locked down the controversial China-backed Shwe Kokko new city project in Karen State, eastern Myanmar following a spike in COVID-19 infections in the area. The lockdown comes as Myanmar is experiencing a recent rapid rise in coronavirus cases, with a total of 546 new infections reported nationwide on June 19 alone, according…
A mosque in Ahlone township, Yangon is got burnt down. Allegedly an arson attack by the military.
Wunna Win@WunnaWin3 Junta set fire The mosque (Ahlone township, Yangon) at 2:30AM 21June2021 during curfew period but they never dare to touch Chinese temples! So obvious to stimulate the religious fights to begin. Myanmar people well educated nowadays on such this joke! #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Military fired at group of youths on motorcycle on Aung Sang Road, Kyaukme town, Shan state; 2 youths are shot and taken.
Kaung Pyae Soneshein@kpsskaungpyae Military terrorists opened gunfires at a group of youths on motorcycles on Aung San Road, Kyaukmae last night. Two youths got shot in the arms causing severe injuries and abducted. #CrimesAgainstHumanity#June21Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Military forces raided and pillaged Kawe Chaung village, Yinmarbin District, Sagaing
Khant Zaw Naing@KhantZawNaing8 Loads of military terrorists in 2 vehicles arrived Kwaychaung village, Yinmarpin district at 6am in the morning and pillaged some houses since 8am. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June21Coup#CrimesAgainstHumanity
[ Eurasian Times ] China Admits Its Top Air Force Pilots Defeated By ‘Adversaries’ In Fighter Jet Dogfight
A mock combat exercise was held in which AI-enabled opponents outperformed many of the PLA Air Force pilots. According to the GT report, China has been investing heavily in AI and machine learning. This concept is now taking shape in the country’s military training as well. The AI-based aerial combat training simulator was reportedly developed…
[ National Interest ] F-35: How This Stealth Fighter Dominates Every Wargame It ‘Fights’ In
“Even in this extremely challenging environment, the F-35 didn’t have many difficulties doing its job,” said Col. Joshua Wood, 388th Operations Group commander. “That’s a testament to the pilot’s training and the capabilities of the jet.” As with the 2017 exercises, F-35 pilots raved about the fighter’s survivability and sensor fusion capabilities. “With stealth, the F-35 can…
Canada to begin negotiations with Indonesia on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
News release June 20, 2021 – Ottawa, Canada – Global Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is committed to building back from COVID-19 and deepening trade and investment ties with fast-growing markets around the world will generate growth, create jobs, and ensure a strong, resilient economic recovery. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small…
[ CNA / AP ] Debate over Myanmar upends start to UN rights body session
The United Nations’ top human rights body opened its latest session on Monday (Jun 21) and was immediately embroiled in a debate over the representation of Myanmar, where a military takeover toppled the civilian government in February. Western countries said that two planned debates about the human rights situation in Myanmar at the Human Rights Council’s…
[ The ASEAN Post ] Myanmar Leader In Moscow For Security Conference
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing left the capital Naypyidaw Sunday on a special flight to attend the Moscow Conference for International Security, state-run MRTV said. He was attending at “the invitation of Russian Defence Minister,” it said, adding he had been “greeted” by the Russian ambassador to Myanmar at the airport. It did not give…
[ SCMP ] China tells its nationals to leave Afghanistan urgently as violence spirals
Citizens and organisations should strengthen emergency preparedness with security situation ‘becoming more severe and complicated’, Chinese embassy says Withdrawal of US and Nato troops has been blamed by Beijing for a wave of attacks Beijing has warned Chinese nationals to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible, amid a rapid rise in violence in the country as the…
[ Politico ] White House freezes Ukraine military package that includes lethal weapons
“The Biden White House has temporarily halted a military aid package to Ukraine that would include lethal weapons, a plan originally made in response to aggressive Russian troop movements along Ukraine’s border this spring. The aid package would be worth up to $100 million, according to four people familiar with internal deliberations. The National Security…
UN General Assembly voted 199-1 (36 abstain) to call for an end to arms sales to Myanmar’s military junta.
UNGA adopted resolution with an overwhelming vote to denounce arm sales to Myanmar’s military in the light of the military coup and violence. “The risk of a large-scale civil war is real. Time is of the essence. The opportunity to reverse the military takeover is narrowing.” UN special envoy on Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, told…
2 bombs exploded near Tamwe Market, Yangon
Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091#Tamwe Township,2 bombs exploded near Tamwe Market around 3:20 pm today and smoke billowed.There have been reports of casualties in the recent bombings, but has not been able to confirm this. (#Myanmar security forces) #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June18Coup
A Toyota Vitz taxi exploded on the 155th street in Tamwe Township, Yangon
Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091 Tw // Graphic #Yangon Division, #Tamwe Township ,A Toyota Vitz taxi bomb exploded at around 3:30 pm on June 18 at the top of 155th Street, killing at least one person.(#Myanmar security forces) #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Explosion near the “Welcome Bridge” in Hpapun Township, Kayin State
K Sharing From Myanmar@kk_20kms There was a huge bomb explosion blown up near the Welcome Bridge in Hpapun Tsp, Kayin State today. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June18Coup
Explosion near Mingalar Bridge beside Htin Shi Chang School in Eastern Mogok, Pyin Oo Lwin district, Mandalay
Mary.Aung@MaryMyanmar A bomb blast occurred near Mingalar Bridge beside Htin Shi Chan School in the eastern Mogok last night during the curfew time. #June18Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
[ Myanmar Now ] Anti-regime group bombs condo project linked to junta cabinet member
A high-end condominium project owned by the family of a junta cabinet member was bombed on Thursday morning, in the latest of a series of attacks on pro-regime targets. The construction site of the 68 Residence luxury condominium project in Yangon’s Bahan Township was hit by an explosion at around 5am on Thursday, sources said.…
[ The Irrawaddy ] Myanmar Military Truck With Soldiers on Board Blown Up in Yangon
An army truck with regime soldiers on board was blown up in Yangon’s Tamwe Township on Friday afternoon in the most serious attack to date on a junta target in the city. Witnesses said they saw soldiers on board the truck, which was parked outside an office of the military proxy Union Solidarity and Development…
[ The Irrawaddy ] Time Is Right for India to Step In and Help Solve Myanmar Crisis
The Myanmar junta chief’s candid admission that his regime is not in full control of the country ravaged by a civil war offers an opportunity for India to step in to mitigate the crisis. Last month, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said in a television interview that he did not expect to see such an uprising…
Explosion reported at a bridge connecting Daw Se-Nang Hu and Daw Ko Lo Khu in Demoso township, Kayah State – 1 villager killed
Shwe Yee Phoo@ShweYee48072826 Tw // death These was a bomb blast at a crossroads bridge that connects Daw Se-Nang Hu and Daw Ka Lo Khu villages in Demoso twp on June 18 around 2pm, resulting a NangHu villager dead. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June18Coup11:05 PM · Jun 18, 2021·Tw
Military forces pillaged Kyun Gyi village near Monywa, Sagaing
We Support NUG@sjh_sone At around 5:45 am ,Junta terrorists anarchically ransacked homes in KYUNGYI Village near Monywa_Amyint road Monywa. In addition, civilians properties were also looted. #June18Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
Explosion reportedly occurred at Administration Office in South Dagon
Daniel@Daniel78037553Explosion occurred at Administration Office in South Dagon at around 8:55pm tonight. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June18Coup
[ Eurasianet ] In Karabakh, Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders cement alliance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid his first official visit to Karabakh eight months after Azerbaijan’s victory in the war against Armenia. He and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on June 15 signed a new agreement aimed at boosting cooperation between the two countries on defense and economic issues. Erdogan was the first foreign leader…
[ Middle East Monitor ] UAE resumes flights to Syria
Direct flights between Syria’s Damascus and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s cities of Dubai and Sharjah will resume on 20 June, the Syrian Ministry of Transport announced yesterday. In an official statement, the ministry said that the national airline, Syrian Air, will operate three flights to Sharjah and four to Dubai every week.
[ Myanmar Now ]Armed USDP supporters destroy homes of pro-NLD villagers in Kanbalu
Armed members of the military-allied Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) destroyed four homes in a village in Sagaing Region’s Kanbalu Township on Wednesday, according to local sources. About 50 USDP members and supporters carrying guns, sticks and knives gathered at the party’s office in Yi Dway village at 6am before proceeding to the homes…