The Burmese army is known for using rape as a weapon in conflict zones, and unfortunately another episode has been reported in Chin State.
An intense battle took place today, after a dozen Resistance members, including 9 female medics, have been arrested by regime forces. We hope they will be released soon
POLITICS, ECONOMY AND OTHER NEWS
BBC interviewed military spokersperson Zaw Min Tun. He called reports of tortures in Myanmar prisons “fake news”. Defected soldiers just “retired”, soldiers “extinguish fires” (instead of torching houses), the regime asked nothing in return for the release of American journalist Danny Fenster, a UN Special Envoy will not be allowed to enter as “it’s not the right time”, and the UN should start recognizing the military government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m_Jv79sHmo
The National Unity Government (NUG), announces there will be more attacks in Yangon and nearby regions.
Millions of doses of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine will be sent by the U.S. to the Thai-Myanmar Border.
The National Unity Government (NUG), will start selling its Spring Revolution bonds on November 22nd
Khit Thit Media reports 52 killed regime soldiers today
Japan’s Special Envoy to Myanmar Yohei Sasakawa met with representatives of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNDL) and People’s Party
DVB’s chief editor and co-founder Aye Chan has won the International Press Freedom Award (Committee to Protect Journalists)
CHIN STATE
Aakluai village, Tedim: a 30 year-old, 7 months pregnant woman, has been raped by regime soldiers. She is related to a previous victim of rape reported few days ago.
SAGAING
Kalay: regime forces stormed a PDF (People’s Defence Force) camp and abducted 10-12 Resistance members, including 9 female medics. PDF responded by attacking the military column killing 17 regime soldiers. Kalay PDF also attacked a police station in Tarhan Ward, killing 2 regime forces.
Kalay: 2 regime soldiers killed by the Resistance fighters
Shwebo: Resistance fighters attacked a customs office and a Myawaddy bank, killing 2 guards
SHAN STATE
Mo Bye: the military regime has cut off internet and telephone lines. Telecommunication’s shutdowns are often used by the Burmese Army in conflict zones. Regime soldiers attacked Resistance fighters at a fire station, injuring 2.
Kalaw: an explosion hits an Electric Power Corporation (EPC) office. Injured people reported.
KARENNI (KAYAH) STATE
Demoso: the military regime has cut off internet and telephone lines. Telecommunication’s shutdowns are often used by the Burmese Army in conflict zones.
KAREN (KAYIN) STATE
Phapon: clashes between KNLA (Karen National LiberationArmy)and regime soldiers
Hpa An: clashes between KNLA and Border Guard Forces
MANDALAY
Myinthar village, Thabeikkyin township: U Zaw Min Aung, a teacher who joined the Civil Disobedience Movement, has been killed by regime forces while under custody. He was arrested on November 2nd
MAGWAY
Saw Town: 2 civilians from Kantpalet were abducted and used as human shields. The two were able to escape while stealing a gun from a regime soldiers.
ARAKAN (RAKHINE) STATE
Khaing Thukha, Arakan Army’s spokesperson, says that fighting could resume any time, depending on the regime’s army behaviour.
MON STATE
Thaton: 2 Border Guard Force soldiers killed by the Karen National Liberation Army.
COVID DAILY (real numbers are believed to be much higher than officially reported)
843 new cases and 12 deaths
AAPP Burma update (arrests and killings connected to the attempted military coup only, does not include events related to armed conflict). Since February 1st:
1270 killed (+1)
10239 total arrests (+22)
1954 evading warrant (+0)
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