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KNU blocks logistics of the Myanmar military

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YANGON, Myanmar – Regiment 5 of the Karen National Union has blocked the logistics of the Myanmar military in one of the military’s controlled areas.

The Myanmar military transported 500 bags of rice and edible oil from the Thailand side of the border due to how difficult it was for them to carry the rations from the Myanmar side where the KNU blockade is.

“At this time, the Myanmar military usually carries their military rations, but this year we don’t allow them to carry them because of the military coup,” said an official from the KNU.

Recently, the Karen National Union has declared autonomy in their controlled area, where it has fought for self-determination for more than six decades.

The Karen National Union is a signatory of Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).

By Htay Win

IDPs in Kachin state flee to Myitkyina

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YANGON, Myanmar – Two hundred internally displaced people from Ingyan Yan area of Kachin state fled to Myikyina, the capital of Kachin state, on March 20 due to military reinforcement of both opposing armed forces after recent clashes.

The Kachin Independent Army conducted an attack on the Myanmar military near Gway Htaung village of Ingyan Yan area, which is not far from the dam project of the Chinese government, on March 16. Both forces exchanged artillery fire until midnight.

In recent years, there has existed a ceasefire between the two groups, but they restarted active operations after the military coup. The Kachin Independent Army is a non-signatory of Nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA).

By Htay Win
Photo credit Kachinwaves

Security forces raid Mandalay Technology University

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YANGON, Myanmar – The raid took place Feb. 7 as a response to university teachers who had joined the civil disobedient movement.

Female teachers congregated in the main building of the university, while locals gathered near the building to lend support.

Recently, the military announced it would take legal action against those who participate in the civil disobedience movement, and security forces are being deployed to universities and hospitals, where much of the leadership of the movement works. The officials open warning fire at night in most areas where there is open civil disobedience, and have arrested some NLD members.

By Htay Win
Photo credit Moe Naing

Chinese government and Myanmar military to begin sharing information

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YANGON, Myanmar – The Chinese government has agreed to share with Myanmar’s military information about the Northern Alliance, a military coalition composed of ethnic insurgent groups which has been in conflict with Myanmar’s military since 2016.

The two parties held a meeting about government project safety on Feb. 23. Myanmar military, for its part, agreed to share security information with the Chinese government, according to Mr. Bai Tian, the director general of the external security department of the Chinese government.

In the meeting, they discussed the safety of the gas pipeline project that runs from the western part of Myanmar to the Yunnan province of China through central Myanmar.

The Northern Alliance Organization is an armed organization of ethnic groups fighting for their rights according to the international law. Myanmar’s government signed the 1960 declaration of the UN General Assembly, and accordingly, ethnic groups have a right to autonomy, self-determination or independence.

By Htay Win
Photo credit- Khit Thit

Pro-military mob attacks locals and media in Yangon

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YANGON, Myanmar – Downtown Yangon, the pro-military mob attacked local people and media, with 20 people being wounded this morning, according to a local source.

The mob destroyed some cars stuck in traffic as well.

Photo credit Ko Sein Gyi

Some protesters have claimed they received money from the military to vandalize in particular areas.

Recently, A group of people including some monks rallied to stand with the military after the coup. They are members of the Union Solidarity and Development Party.

Under international pressure, law enforcement forces constricted the violence as much as they could, especially in big cities such as Yangon and Mandalay. The military has also lobbied ASEAN countries to legitimatize its administration.

By Htay Win
Feature image credit Het Arkar