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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…
[ Frontier Myanmar ] ‘Our revolution is starting’: Urban guerrillas prepare to step up killings, bombings
“We can’t protest on the street because the army and security forces shoot us with real bullets. But we must revolt against the junta, so we choose armed revolution,” Min Wai told Frontier on May 24, asking not to reveal his real name for safety reasons. That month, he and his friends travelled from Yangon to an…
People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Mandalay killed two police officers on Tuesday morning and confiscated a gun during a spontaneous attack.
Bo Htun Tauk, a spokesperson for the group, contacted Myanmar Now on Friday to claim responsibility for the attack. “Usually there would be five bikes or so, so since it was just two policemen we said screw it and hit them with the car,” he said. The bike got thrown onto the pavement. They were…
Alleged Explosion occurred near Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda
Both sides are alleging the other side as the perpetrator.
[ Al Jazeera ] Turkey’s troops should leave Afghanistan under 2020 deal: Taliban
Taliban spokesman tells Reuters Turkey should withdraw troops as part of deal with the US for pullout of foreign forces. Turkey should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of foreign forces, a Taliban spokesman has said, effectively rejecting Ankara’s proposal to guard and run Kabul’s airport after the United…
[ TripSavvy ] Timeline of the U.S. Reopening: A State-by-State Guide
Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, the U.S. response to control and contain the spread has mostly been at the state level with state governments (and more locally, those of cities and counties) enforcing closures, social distancing, face masks, and other safety precautions. Some states began reopening their economies as…
[ CNN ] Keystone XL pipeline project canceled by developer
The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline announced Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the controversial project after the Biden administration revoked its permit in January. TC Energy, the Canadian company behind the project, said it decided to terminate the project after a comprehensive review of its options and consulting with the government of Alberta, Canada. The company…
A bomb exploded at a Chinese-backed clothing factory in Ayeyarwady Region
A bomb exploded at a Chinese-backed clothing factory in Ayeyarwady Region on Friday morning. It is the latest attack on a Chinese-owned business in Myanmar after arson attacks on factories in the Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone in Yangon in March.
Revamping DPA
Defense Politics Asia (DPA) started out in November 2017 as a community funded think tank, headquartered in Singapore, dedicated to provide vital insights into military, geopolitics, internal politics and economic developments in Asia and around the world, from an Asian perspective. After our co-founding Chief-Editor, Timothy Soh decided to go separate ways in late January…
[ Times of Israel ] Key passages from outgoing Mossad chief’s unprecedented TV interview
In an interview with Ilana Dayan on Channel 12’s “Uvda” documentary series Thursday night, recently retired Mossad chief Yossi Cohen spoke with unprecedented detail and candor about his career, actions to thwart Iran, his ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and more.
[ USA Today ] Starbucks shortage: Menu options such as oat milk and other items in short supply
In a statement emailed to USA TODAY, Starbucks spokesperson Sanja Gould confirmed shortages will vary by store or market. The nondairy oat milk option was temporarily pulled from some Starbucks stores, and drinks with oat milk will not be available until the company is able to restock.
[ Daily Mail ] Blocked by Biden: Keystone XL Pipeline is finally AXED five months after President revoked permit: Trump claims 48,000 Americans will lose their jobs
Canadian developer TC Energy announced Wednesday it was pulling the plug on the controversial $8 billion pipeline Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office, undoing Trump’s approval TC Energy alluded to Biden’s decision in its cancellation announcement The pipeline would have carried oil from the tar sands of Canada to Texas Environmentalists…
[ AFP ] New fighting in east Myanmar displaces around 100,000: UN
An estimated 100,000 people have been displaced by new fighting between Myanmar’s military and rebel groups in the east of the coup-stricken country, the UN said Tuesday. Myanmar has been in chaos and its economy paralysed since the generals ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in February, accusing it of fraud during 2020 elections. Fighting…
