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AA captures over 60 bodies of junta troops, military hardware, munitions during nearly eight-hour battle in Ngaphe Township, Magway Division
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
On September 10, the News and Information Department of the AA published a report on the continuing conflict between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Myanmar junta army.
Humanitarian mine action identifies solutions to landmine threat
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
The threat of landmines has worsened in residential and densely populated areas across Myanmar as contamination spreads to every state and region in the country.
Food Crisis in Shan State: Displaced Run Out of Rice, Villagers Trapped by Junta
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
A volunteer assisting displaced families in Hsipaw told SHAN that many households now have only about four or five condensed milk tins’ worth of rice left—barely enough for a single day.
First Victim Jailed Under Myanmar’s New Election Protection Law
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae
The military regime has sentenced a man to seven years in prison for criticizing the upcoming election, it said Tuesday.
Exclusive: India explores rare-earth deal with Myanmar rebels after Chinese curbs
Source: Reuters | By Neha Arora; Naw Betty Han
India is working to obtain rare-earth samples from Myanmar with the assistance of a powerful rebel group, according to four people familiar with the matter, as it seeks alternative supplies of a strategic resource tightly controlled by China.
‘Grave concerns’ for Suu Kyi amid NUG demands for her immediate release
Source: Union of Catholic Asian News | By Luke Hunt
“The junta’s deliberate refusal to provide the urgent and effective medical treatment she requires constitutes a politically motivated threat to her life,” the NUG said. “The terrorist military must bear full responsibility for any consequences that may arise.”
Thailand: The Country Falling Behind Its Neighbors
Source: Transborder News | By Paskorn Jumlongrach
On Thailand’s western frontier, China has cultivated close relations with the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) led by Colonel Chit Tu.
Resistance Forces Capture Junta Base in Palaw Township
Source: Independent Mon News Agency | By monnews
The resistance forces captured a junta military base in Htamin Masar village, Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, on the morning of September 8, according to a statement from the Karen National Union (KNU).
AA removes more than 120 landmines in Maungdaw Township
Source: Narinjara News
According to AA sources, landmine clearance is being carried out in Maungdaw Township, where the majority of the population is Muslim, in order to make it easier for returning civilians to live and move around.
What is Happening in the Kyaukphyu Battle?
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Wuntha
The junta army has deployed a large number of new military personnel to the Kyaukphyu front and is launching a fierce offensive against the Arakan Army (AA) from four locations, utilizing ground, air, and naval support.
Locals in Maungdaw Twsp fret over AA-ARSA clashes
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
There have been frequent clashes between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Arakan Army (AA) in northern Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, in recent days.
BWU reports 73 women killed in August due to Myanmar junta attacks
According to the report, 54 women were killed in aerial bombardments, seven by artillery shelling, three were burned to death, and one died due to sexual violence. Among the victims, 14 were minors under the age of 18.
NLD urges international intervention for medical care and release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: Mizzima
The National League for Democracy (NLD) on 7 September appealed to the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to intervene for the immediate release and urgent medical treatment of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Thousands Flee as Myanmar Junta Pushes to Retake Karen Territory Ahead of Poll
Source: The Irrawaddy
“Junta troops have arrived in Metta Lin Myaing and Mae Htaw Thalay villages and are reportedly pushing into Lay Kay Kaw town. A junta aircraft dropped two 500-lb bombs near the town on Monday.
Beijing Officials Split Over Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Medical Care
Source: The Irrawaddy
In Beijing, the officials working on Myanmar are reportedly divided on what to do about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s health. Sources said one group believes she should be taken to Beijing for treatment, while the other is not inclined to get involved.
Junta-Allied Karen Warlords Hit by US Sanctions Over Myanmar’s Scam City
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury | By Myo Pyae
The U.S Treasury Department said the regional network of scam centers had stolen billions of dollars from Americans using forced labor and violence.
Over 8,600 displaced by deadly junta air and ground attacks in Kyaukme
Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update
The airstrikes on Kyaukme township continued almost every day until September 6, not only at the frontline around Nawng Ping, but also on Kyaukme town and Mong Ngaw sub-township, where temples were directly targeted.
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Deliberate Attacks on Civilians Must Be Stopped
Source: Progress Voice Myanmar | Weekly Highlight
Communities are forced to flee not only from the junta’s airstrikes, shelling attacks, and the threat of conscription, but also suffer severe shortages of basic commodities.
Doubts Cast on Myanmar Junta Boss’s Pledges to Chinese Investors
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi
“What Min Aung Hlaing meant is he will give China whatever it wants if only he remains in power. China is doing what it can through negotiations. But I don’t think it can [talk resistance forces into stopping their offensives]. Min Aung Hlaing is daydreaming,”
India’s ‘short-sighted’ Myanmar diplomacy imperils Asean’s peace plans
Source: South China Morning Post | By Maria Siow
Modi’s meeting with the coup leader was about more than opening a channel to an isolated general, analysts say
Junta’s Shan State troops flee under fire in clashes with Arakan Army
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Myanmar’s military units redeployed from northern Shan State, where they previously seized some territory, are now fleeing in disarray as they face fierce counteroffensives by the Arakan Army (AA) in Magway and Bago regions.
Kim Aris-AA Commander meeting seen as catalyst for revolutionary momentum
Source: Development Media Group | By Admin
Maj-General Twan Mrat Naing reportedly told Kim Aris that there can be no genuine peace unless Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners are released.
Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, congratulates General Twan Mrat Naing, AA on their rapid progress
Source: Narinjara News | By Lu Htet Naing
On his social media page, entitled “Strength in Unity for a Federal Burma,” today, 6 September, Kim Aris complimented the AA’s accomplishments in an online discussion with General Twan Mrat Naing, the AA’s commander-in-chief.
China turns to help Myanmar military
Source: Workers’ Liberty | By Colin Foster
Myanmar’s military regime plans to run an election in December this year. It cannot be fair or democratic. But the plan has the approval of Myanmar’s giant neighbour, China, and its allies such as Russia.
IETO to launch dedicated Myanmar Trade Council in Karnataka
Source: India Strategic | India Strategic Staff/ Agency
Myanmar which recently was inducted into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is seeing a greater role in the region and is keen on enhancing its long-standing bilateral relationship with India.