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Myanmar Junta-Allied Border Battalion Falls in Kachin Rare Earth Hub
Source: Irrawaddy
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allies seized Border Guard Force Battalion (BGF) 1002 headquarters in Pangwa near the Chinese border in Chipwi Township, Kachin State at around 12:45 pm on Tuesday, according to a KIA statement and frontline sources.
Hein Htoo Zan
China Backs Neighboring Junta as it Widens Airstrikes in War of Survival
Source: Newsweek
The expanded offensive by junta forces comes at a time that China has swung its support more fully behind the military government, with reports that it has supplied new attack aircraft and is pressuring armed groups to end their own advances against the army.
Matthew Tostevin
UWSA Protected Scam Centre Set up in Tangyan Township, Shan State
Source: Burma News International
A local woman of about 25 years of age told Shan Herald that UWSA Brigades 318 and 713 are providing security for the scamming gangs.
Shan Herald Agency for News
Revolutionary Forces Seize Htoo Chaung Base, Junta Soldiers Flee
Source: Kantaryawaddy Times
Revolutionary forces launched an attack on Htoo Chaung Base, located between Bawlakhe and Hpasaung Townships in Karenni State, on October 12.
Kantaryawaddy Times
In Chin State Census Collection Only Attempted in Three Towns
Source: Burma News International
The junta discreetly carried out a limited census in wards of the Chin State state towns that it controls, Hakha, Falam and Tedim, but the way census data is being collected is irregular and haphazard.
Khonumthung News
Resistance Hails Huge Blow for Myanmar Junta in Pinlebu
Source: Irrawaddy
Over 50 anti-regime groups from Kawlin, Pinlebu, Wuntho, Katha, Kantbalu, Kale, Shwebo, Mawleik, Sagaing and Yinmabin townships took part in the joint operation from Kawlin, Kantbalu and Katha (3K) districts.
Saw Lwin
Karenni State government has been established as a “Federalism Model”: Karenni State leaders
Source: Myanmar Peace Monitor
The preliminary launch of the paper titled “Federalism from the Ground Up: The Karenni Model of Nation-State Building” took place on 9 October.
Network Media Group
Fighting Myanmar’s patriarchy, one all-male panel at a time
Source: Bangkok Post
A panel discussion in Myanmar about female leadership had two speakers. Both were male. Another talk, about how to stay safe from the military government’s deadly bombing campaign against civilians, featured four men and no women.
New York Times
Urban guerrilla forces hit junta security gate and administrative office in Yangon
Source: Mizzima
An explosion targeted the junta’s security gate near Thamada Cinema in Dagon Township, and another attack was made on the No. 19 ward administrative office in Shwepyitha Township.
Mizzima
Census Enumerators Deliberately Under-Representing Ethnic People
Source: Karen News
Ethnic people are worried that they will be recorded in the ongoing junta-organised census as being Bamar because enumerators are deliberately putting down false information on census forms.
Karen News
Regime accused of using cluster bombs in Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
The regime used two cluster bombs in a clash with the AA near the military’s Light Infantry Battalion No. 373 in Ann on October 10, according to sources close to the military.
Development Media Group
Myanmar is spiralling, warns UN chief in peace call to regional bloc ASEAN
Source: UN News
Amid escalating hostilities in Myanmar sparked by a 2021 military coup that have plunged millions into a deepening humanitarian crisis, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the country’s neighbours “to leverage their influence” to bring about peace.
UN News
Free Election Under Myanmar Junta ‘Impossible’: US Official
Source: BARRON’S
Any poll would “simply be an election that will return them [the military] to power,” said Van Schaack, who advises the US government on responses to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Agence France Presse
Beheaded bodies of 2 Buthidaung residents recovered
Source: Narinjara News
Two missing male residents of Buthidaung were recovered after they were killed and buried by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) terrorist outfit on 10 October, said a statement issued by the Arakan Army (AA).
Narinjara News
Chairman Colonel Hkun Okker organizes Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO) (NCA-S)
Source: Eleven Media Group
Colonel Hkun Okker announced the formation of the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO) (NCA-S) and his role is as chairman on October 9.
Eleven Media Group
East Asia Summit: S’pore urges Asean’s partners to ‘lean forward’ to help stop violence in Myanmar
Source: The Straits Times
“Asean will do its part but we need our external partners to lean forward as well,” said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the East Asia Summit (EAS) on Oct 11.
Tan Tam Mei
Where does Myanmar’s junta get its munitions?
Source: Radio Free Asia
2 dozen factories churn out ordnance that the regime relies on to maintain power, defectors say.
RFA Burmese
Losing count: Chaotic census kicks off
Source: Frontier Myanmar
Myanmar’s military regime is conducting a controversial population count amid intensifying conflict, putting enumerators and respondents at risk.
Frontier
Deaths and repression sideline Suu Kyi’s party ahead of Myanmar vote
Source: France24
Death, detention and dissolution have decimated Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party, easing the way for groups backed by Myanmar’s ruling military to claim victory at elections expected next year, analysts say.
Agence France-Presse
AA captures Mel Taung tactical operation command in Ann
Source: Burma News International
The Arakan Army (AA) announced on 7 October that their fighters captured the Mel Taung tactical operation command, one of the last remaining bases located outside of Ann town of Arakan State, along with all surrounding small military camps at 3:50 pm.
Narinjara
Thailand offers to host new Myanmar talks
Source: Bangkok Post
Proposal for meeting in December supported by outgoing and incoming Asean chairs
Poramet Tangsathaporn
Myanmar Junta Troops Seize Sagaing Villagers as Human Shields
Source: Irrawaddy
Around 200 Myanmar junta troops reportedly torched a Budalin Township village in Sagaing Region on Wednesday and seized approximately 20 villagers as human shields, according to a member of Budalin People’s Defense Force.
Hein Htoo Zan
Karen and Karenni States Need Cross-Border Aid From Thailand
Source: Burma News International
Aid sent directly from Thailand across the border into Karen and Karenni states would be the best way to support people struggling with the impacts of war and the aftermath of floods, according to civil society organisations.
Network Media Group
ASEAN – Indonesian VP highlights importance of solving Myanmar crisis
Source: ANTARA
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin highlighted the importance of respecting international law and resolving the crisis in Myanmar at the 44th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday.
ANTARA
Tens of Thousands Defy Junta to Bid Final Farewell to Myanmar Democracy Hero
Source: Irrawaddy
Dr. Zaw Myint Maung’s daughter wrote on Facebook: “I know you will forgive me, but allow me to apologize. Please forgive me for failing to take care of you when you were on your deathbed. Forgive me for failing to send you off on your final journey. My heart is broken, Dad. We didn’t leave you behind, Dad. We were not allowed to stay beside you.”
Irrawaddy