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[ SCMP ] Malaysia’s sultans to meet as public anger against Muhyiddin government grows
The country’s sultans are set to convene on Wednesday, with analysts believing they are likely to state a preference for parliament to be reconvened The coronavirus-related emergency and growing public dissatisfaction with the current administration are also expected to be on the rulers’ meeting agenda
Pegasus XL rocket launches secretive ‘space domain awareness’ satellite for US Space Force
A Northrop Grumman rocket successfully launched a secretive Space Force satellite for “space domain awareness” — or detecting artificial objects in orbit — on Sunday (June 13) in a rapid response mission for the U.S. military. A Northrop Grumman L-1011 carrier aircraft took off from the newly renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base and flew out over the Pacific Ocean, where it…
[ The Irrawaddy ] Striking Myanmar Military Officers Urge Public to Reach Out to Dissident Soldiers
Striking Myanmar military officers have urged the public to welcome and protect military personnel who join the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) as well as their families. Taking part in an online discussion organized by the civil society organization Thanakha Global Alliance on Friday, striking military officers said at least 800 military personnel ranging in rank…
[ CNA ] Myanmar junta accuses ethnic armies over bombings
Myanmar’s junta on Saturday (Jun 12) accused some of the country’s two dozen ethnic armed groups of providing training to its opponents to carry out a wave of bombings that it said had targeted public buildings including schools. Bomb attacks have become a daily occurrence as the army struggles to impose authority after seizing power…
Defunct Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) reappeared on social media to pledge fight against the Military regime
The Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO), a political organisation founded in 1982, which armed branch had merged into the Rohingya National Army (RNA) in 1998, had reappeared on social media, pledging to fight the “facist military” and fight for the human rights of the Rohingya people. Formerly designed as a terrorist organisation, fighters from RSO were…
Bomb blast reported near Myanmar Economic Corporation, Ahlone Township, Yangon
HONEY@Swdo10 There was reportedly a huge bomb blast near Myanmar Economic Ahlone today, leaving everyone suspected the culprit must be SAC terrorists. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June11Coup#HelpKayah
Grenade attack on NLD office in Chan Myatharsi Township
Save Myanmar@NuPyae Terrorists destroyed the faces & signs of the NLD Divisional Office on 62nd Street in #Mandalay last night. They also allegedly used 2 frag bombs to blow up the NLD office in ChanMyaTharSi Tsp. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup#EndSexualViolence
NLD Divisional Office in 62nd Street, Mandalay vandalised
Sunshine@SunshineMyanmar Mandalay: Some NLD Party’s Offices were destroyed with Bomb blasts by SAC Terrorists on 62th Street and MyoPat Street. SAC somehow believes that if they could take down NLD, the whole country will surrender to them. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #June14Coup
Bomb explosion at 10th St, Lanmadaw, Yangon
Brian O’Conner@AlexMyanmar13 There was a huge bomb blast at around 3pm in 10th St, Lanmadaw, Yangon today and right after this, SAC terrorists arrived, blocked the streets and inspecting everyone. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #June14Coup 11:18 PM · Jun 14, 2021
SAC (Military Junta) Forces reportedly attacked Yet village, Mindat, Chin State; burning 2 house
Be My Life – HyunHo 현호 Myanmar@BeMyLife_HyunHo Nothing was left to be recovered in the aftermath of SAC terrorists’ arson attack on two houses in Yet village, Mindat, Chin state. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup
Artillery shelling reported at Inpin (Yadin) village in Depayin, Sagaing Region
Ro Nay San Lwin@nslwin DEPAYIN, Sagaing Region: Villagers fled as SAC Terrorists are firing heavy artillery shells at Inpin (Yadin) village and some other villages. #June14Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MilkTeaAlliance
Proof of Junta Terrorists Council using live ammunitions and heavy weapons on attacking Baungte village in Mindat Tsp
2021 Revolution Tweets@2021Revtweets Proof of Junta Terrorists Council using live ammunitions and heavy weapons on attacking Baungte village in Mindat Tsp. The world should not neglect of how much Myanmar Junta is committing war crime. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup#EndSexualViolence
[ Myanmar Now ] Military gives cash to families of assassinated Yangon administrators
The junta has given cash donations to the families of local administrators who were among those assassinated for working with the regime in recent weeks, state-run newspapers reported over the weekend. Lieutenant General Soe Htut, the military council’s minister of home affairs, gave payments of 500,000 kyat each to seven families at a meeting in…
[ The Irrawaddy ] Myanmar Sees Record High COVID-19 Spike Since Coup
Myanmar reported 373 new cases of COVID-19 across the country on Sunday, the largest daily jump in coronavirus cases since the Feb. 1 coup. The previous biggest rise in official COVID-19 cases was 212 on June 4. Myanmar is seeing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases near the Indian border in Kale and Tamu townships…
[ Japan Today ] China cautions G7 that ‘small’ groups don’t rule the world
“The days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone,” a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in London said. “We always believe that countries, big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich, are equals, and that world affairs should be handled through consultation by all countries.” The Chinese…
[ NBC ] Netanyahu era ends in Israel as new government survives key parliament vote
An unlikely coalition that came together to oust Netanyahu survived a confidence vote in the Israeli parliament Sunday, overcoming the final hurdle on its path to unseating him and taking a fragile hold on power. The new government will now be sworn in, sending Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud party to the opposition for the first time…
[ CNA ] Myanmar’s anti-junta movement shows viral support for Rohingya
Activists and civilians took to social media on Sunday to post pictures of themselves wearing black and flashing a three-finger salute of resistance, in posts tagged “#Black4Rohingya”. “Justice must (be) served for each of you and each of us in Myanmar,” said prominent rights activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi on Twitter. By afternoon, the #Black4Rohingya hashtag…
Progressive Karenni People Force: 50 citizens from Karen including 28 in Demoso, 17 in Loikaw have been killed by Military Junta
Td@TTL2010 Kayah State: Progressive Karenni People Force released that the total of 50 citizens from Karen including 28 in Demoso, 17 in Loikaw have been killed by Military Junta and its terrorists forces since coup. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup
Moebye township abandoned by most residents
Say_No_to_Dictatorship@exol_myanmar2 It has been about 5 days since Moebye township looked like an abandoned city as almost all the residents had to flee away due to ruthless SAC terrorists’ attack and bombardment on them. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup
Armed Soldiers stationed at some Buddhist monasteries in Tachileik since June 13
Burma Revolution @RvlBurma2 Soldiers armed with weapons have been stationed at some #Buddhist monasteries in #Tachileik since June 13. In addition, the military is reportedly living in other monasteries.(#Myanmar security forces). #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup#Black4Rohingya
The First Two B 21 Bombers Are Ready To Fly
Speaking at a House Armed Services subcommittee on projection forces yesterday, US Air Force acting acquisition executive Darlene Costello also said it’s too soon to accelerate the programme. When speaking about whether the B-21 Raider development can be accelerated, Costello said the priority is “to get through the design, get completed, and not introduce concurrency”…
[ Interesting Engineering ] Here’s What the US Tech Bill Really Means for the Next Industrial Revolution
The U.S. Senate just voted in overwhelming approval for a bill designed to jump-start key technological advancements of the 21st century, taking up the challenge of outpacing growing economic competition from its new rival: China. Called the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act” (formerly the “Endless Frontiers Act”), the new bill passed on a 68-32 vote, and it…
[ SCMP ] Why Asean is wary about stronger ties with China
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang told Asean that Beijing was keen to “explore the possibility of elevating relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership as a new benchmark of China-Asean cooperation”. But the phrase “comprehensive strategic partnership”, which signifies a higher priority in Beijing’s foreign affairs, did not appear in a lengthy joint statement…
The National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar designates State Administration Council (SAC)’s Tatmadaw as terrorists organisation.
Accusations by NUG on SAC’s Tatmadaw and affiliated organisation includes: Killing of more than 800 civilians using lethal weapons Arbitrary detentions of over 5000 people Torture and sexual abuse of imprisoned people Decimation of economy Disregard for food crisis Abandonment of COVID CERP program Collapse of healthcare system Massive money laundering operations The designation and…