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[ 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Biden White House has temporarily halted a military aid package to Ukraine that would include lethal weapons, a plan originally made in response to aggressive Russian troop movements along Ukraine’s border this spring.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…
[ SCMP ] Malaysian king says urgent parliamentary debate needed on Covid-19 exit strategy
Statement, which follows meeting of the heads of the country’s nine royal families, appears to contradict Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who said legislature could not sit until September Muhyiddin’s administration is under fire for its failure to control a third wave of the coronavirus despite having assumed vast powers by declaring a state of emergency
[ BusinessWorld ] The European Union and ASEAN are natural partners and have a common agenda
“The EU launched in April 2021 an Indo-Pacific strategy, with one key message: we want to step up our engagement and work with our partners to boost trade and investment, economic openness, and a sustainable approach to connectivity in the region. Besides being an economic powerhouse, the EU is also ready to be a political…
[ Politico ] Pentagon considering permanent naval task force to counter China in the Pacific
The Pentagon is considering establishing a permanent naval task force in the Pacific region as a counter to China’s growing military might, according to two people familiar with internal discussions. The plan would also involve creating a named military operation for the Pacific that would enable the defense secretary to allocate additional dollars and resources…
[ Yonhap News ] S. Korea to conduct Dokdo defense drill
South Korea was to stage an annual military exercise around its easternmost islets of Dokdo on Tuesday after Japan protested the planned drill and called off an agreed-upon summit between the two countries. The drill, named the East Sea Territory Protection Exercise, will involve the Navy, the Air Force and the Coast Guard, and be…
[ Radio Free Asia ] More Than 10,000 Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Myanmar’s Battle-Ravaged Chin State
More than 10,000 people have fled their homes in Myanmar’s Chin state amid renewed fighting between junta troops and anti-coup militias in the region, according to sources, who reported casualties from clashes on Tuesday. A refugee told RFA that thousands had fled Mindat township to the surrounding mountains and jungle to escape the fighting, which resumed…
Explosion near Pa-O National Organisation (PNO) Office in Taunggyi
Eleanor@Uniquenectar There was a bomb blast incidence near PNO office in Taunggyi today. These days there are alot of bomb blast attack in Taunggyi and SAC propagate them to accuse the innocent locals from Myanmar. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup
Ward admin of Hlaing Tharyar township, Yangon shot. Military forces set up road blocks to check passerbys and cars in the township in reaction
Zin Nwai Phyu@zin_n_zin HlaingTharYar After Ward Admin of #HlaingTharyar tsp was shot dead this morning, SAC thugs checked the by passers and cars now in most places in #HlaingTharYar tsp now. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup#UnfetteredAccessForAids