The Arakan Dream: The Search for Peace in Myanmar’s Rakhine State on the Verge of Civil War
Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 19 Issue: 7
(source: asianews.it)
On March 23, the Arakan Army (AA) an ethnic armed organization (EAO) based largely in Myanmar’s Rakhine State finally released a statement condemning the military’s seizure of power in the February 1 coup. AA spokesperson, Khine Thu Kha, said that the AA was “together…with the people” and would “continue to go forward for the oppressed Rakhine people” (Dhaka Star, March 23).
Up until this point, the AA had held back from issuing any kind of response to the coup, despite an increasing number of EAOs having already declared their support for the civil disobedience movement (CDM). Some groups, such as the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), which is one of the AA’s alliance partners, have even begun to carry out attacks against the military in retaliation (Kachin News, March 12). Similarly, when the State A
Ten Myanmar policemen killed in attack by ethnic armies opposed to junta, reports say
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators are seen before a clash with security forces in Taze, Sagaing Region, Myanmar April 7, 2021, in this image obtained by Reuters. Photo obtained by REUTERS. REUTERS REUTERS
An alliance of ethnic armies in Myanmar that has opposed the junta s crackdown on anti-coup protests attacked a police station in the east today and at least 10 policemen were killed, domestic media said.
The police station at Naungmon in Shan state was attacked early in the morning by fighters from an alliance that includes the Arakan Army, the Ta ang National Liberation Army and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, media reported.
10 Burma Policemen Killed in Attack by Ethnic Armies Opposed to Junta: Report
An alliance of ethnic armies in Burma that has opposed the junta’s crackdown on anti-coup protests attacked a police station in the east on Saturday and at least 10 policemen were killed, domestic media said.
The police station at Naungmon in Shan state was attacked early in the morning by fighters from an alliance that includes the Arakan Army, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, media reported.
Shan News said at least 10 policemen were killed, while the Shwe Phee Myay news outlet put the death toll at 14.
Myanmar police killed in attack by ethnic armies: report
At least 10 officers were killed during an ambush by ethnic militias opposed to the ruling junta, reports say. Elsewhere in the country, dozens of civilians were killed in a military assault on protesters.
Anti-coup protesters confront police in Thaketa township, Yangon
An alliance of ethnic armies in Myanmar on Saturday attacked a police station in northeastern Shan state, killing at least 10 officers, local media reported.
Fighters from the Arakan Army, the Ta ang National Liberation Army and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, who oppose the country s military crackdown on anti-coup protests, attacked Naungmon police station.
Myanmar forces gun down at least 80 near Yangon
22 Myanmar forces gun down at least 80 near Yangon
Details of slayings emerge on same day that 19 are sentenced to death in killing of officer s friend
published : 10 Apr 2021 at 20:37
updated: 10 Apr 2021 at 21:24
22 An image from a video posted on social media shows police firing a water cannon at protesters during a demonstration in Bago, Myanmar on Friday. Reports say security officers subsequently fired rifle grenades, killing dozens. (Handout Photo via Reuters)
Myanmar security forces have killed more than 80 anti-coup protesters in a town near Yangon, a monitoring group and a domestic news outlet said on Saturday.