The Myanmar Navy Chief has made an official visit to Thailand, during which he paid a courtesy call on the Thai Deputy Prime Minister for public security at the Ministry of Defense.
During the meeting, Myanmar Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm Tin Aung San and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan expressed their readiness to strengthen cooperation through joint trainings, operations and academic programs, as well as mutual visits. Both voiced their satisfaction with ever-growing ties between the two nations, as evidenced by the exchange of information between Thai and Myanmar officials at all levels. (Courtesy of thainews.prd.go.th)
May 14, 2016
China to Deport Kokang Refugees Back to Burma: Sources
Chinese border authorities have ordered Kokang refugees back to Burma, threatening to deport those who resist the directive, according to sources on both sides of the border.
“They came through Thursday and destroyed 40 or 50 dwellings,” said Sai Lao, a brigadier-general in the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), a Kokang ethnic armed group that waged an intense campaign against the Burma Army in months-long hostilities that drove tens of thousands of civilians into China last year. “They will not tolerate staying along the border anymore.”
Before they destroyed the houses, “they came to take photos and told the refugees to leave the area, otherwise they would be arrested and deported back to Burma,” he said. (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
“They came through Thursday and destroyed 40 or 50 dwellings,” said Sai Lao, a brigadier-general in the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), a Kokang ethnic armed group that waged an intense campaign against the Burma Army in months-long hostilities that drove tens of thousands of civilians into China last year. “They will not tolerate staying along the border anymore.”
Before they destroyed the houses, “they came to take photos and told the refugees to leave the area, otherwise they would be arrested and deported back to Burma,” he said. (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
Secretary Kerry's Travel to Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Burma, and Vietnam
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Burma, and Vietnam from May 14 to May 26.
On May 15-16, the Secretary will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for meetings with Saudi government officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.
Secretary Kerry will then travel to Vienna, Austria, May 16-17. The Secretary will co-host a ministerial meeting on Libya with Italian Foreign Minister Gentiloni to discuss international support for the new Government of National Accord, with a focus on security. He will also co-host the ministerial meeting of the International Syria Support Group to reaffirm and strengthen the Cessation of Hostilities, to discuss ways to ensure humanitarian access throughout the country, and to expedite a negotiated political transition in Syria. Together with Russia and France, the United States will also co-host a meeting on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenian President Sargsyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev. (Courtesy of state.gov)
On May 15-16, the Secretary will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for meetings with Saudi government officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.
Secretary Kerry will then travel to Vienna, Austria, May 16-17. The Secretary will co-host a ministerial meeting on Libya with Italian Foreign Minister Gentiloni to discuss international support for the new Government of National Accord, with a focus on security. He will also co-host the ministerial meeting of the International Syria Support Group to reaffirm and strengthen the Cessation of Hostilities, to discuss ways to ensure humanitarian access throughout the country, and to expedite a negotiated political transition in Syria. Together with Russia and France, the United States will also co-host a meeting on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenian President Sargsyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev. (Courtesy of state.gov)
Min Aung Hlaing, Burma’s Commander-in-Chief, Not Stepping Down
Burma’s commander-in-chief said he did not plan to leave office, despite having reached the official retirement age of 60 years old, at a press conference in Naypyidaw on Friday evening, vowing to maintain his position for four more years.
“I would consider retiring probably around 2020 if certain goals are reached by then,” said Min Aung Hlaing in a rare meeting with the press. “For example, if nationwide peace is achieved, [I would consider retirement].”
He pledged to try to make peace with all ethnic armed groups within five years.
The senior-general was also asked whether the military lawmakers, who control 25 percent of the seats in the Union Parliament in accordance with the Constitution, would relinquish their place in the legislature if peace were achieved with Burma’s ethnic armed organizations. “If everything goes well, there will be an answer [to the question of military MPs],” he said. “It might be in accordance with the wishes of the people.” (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
“I would consider retiring probably around 2020 if certain goals are reached by then,” said Min Aung Hlaing in a rare meeting with the press. “For example, if nationwide peace is achieved, [I would consider retirement].”
He pledged to try to make peace with all ethnic armed groups within five years.
The senior-general was also asked whether the military lawmakers, who control 25 percent of the seats in the Union Parliament in accordance with the Constitution, would relinquish their place in the legislature if peace were achieved with Burma’s ethnic armed organizations. “If everything goes well, there will be an answer [to the question of military MPs],” he said. “It might be in accordance with the wishes of the people.” (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
Young people learn plight of Burmese
Cardinal Charles Bo from Burma addressed a group of 250 young people at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility earlier this week.
The Archbishop of Yangon was in England as a guest of the Bishop’s Conference and decided he’d like to visit Scotland for the first time.
Missio Scotland, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Christian Solidarity Worldwide and SCIAF teamed up to sponsor the trip.
Cardinal Bo spoke of the past, present and future of Burma, which was ruled by Britain for 100 years before independence. (Courtesy of Motherwell Times)
The Archbishop of Yangon was in England as a guest of the Bishop’s Conference and decided he’d like to visit Scotland for the first time.
Missio Scotland, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Christian Solidarity Worldwide and SCIAF teamed up to sponsor the trip.
Cardinal Bo spoke of the past, present and future of Burma, which was ruled by Britain for 100 years before independence. (Courtesy of Motherwell Times)
Burma’s Ex-VP Hopes New Government Will Bring Peace
A successful peace process will depend on the efforts of the new National League for Democracy-run government, said the ethnic Shan Sai Mauk Kham, former vice president of Burma and former chair of the Union Peace-making Working Committee, on a visit to Shan communities in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Thursday.
Currently a Lower House parliamentarian representing Lashio for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), Sai Mauk Kham expressed his sympathies for the thousands who have been displaced by fighting among the Burma Army and multiple ethnic armed groups, which continues in the Shan State. (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
Currently a Lower House parliamentarian representing Lashio for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), Sai Mauk Kham expressed his sympathies for the thousands who have been displaced by fighting among the Burma Army and multiple ethnic armed groups, which continues in the Shan State. (Courtesy of Irrawaddy)
Ansar commander killed in attack on Rohingya refugee camp in Teknaf, 11 firearms looted
The 13-member platoon had been posted at the Rohingya camp in Hnila’s Muchni area for security reasons.
The incident took place at dawn on Friday.
The attackers looted eleven firearms belonging to Ansar personnel during the raid, refugee camp police OC Md Kashem told bdnews24.com.
Kashem identified the deceased as platoon commander Ali Hossain, 55, of Tangail.
He said, “A group of robbers attacked the camp around 3am. Hossain was injured when they opened fire. He was rushed to the camp hospital, where the doctor declared him dead.”
The OC said the attackers made away with two SMGs, five Chinese rifles, four shotguns and 670 rounds of bullets.
The injured Ansar members were being treated at the camp hospital. (Courtesy of bdnews24.com)
The incident took place at dawn on Friday.
The attackers looted eleven firearms belonging to Ansar personnel during the raid, refugee camp police OC Md Kashem told bdnews24.com.
Kashem identified the deceased as platoon commander Ali Hossain, 55, of Tangail.
He said, “A group of robbers attacked the camp around 3am. Hossain was injured when they opened fire. He was rushed to the camp hospital, where the doctor declared him dead.”
The OC said the attackers made away with two SMGs, five Chinese rifles, four shotguns and 670 rounds of bullets.
The injured Ansar members were being treated at the camp hospital. (Courtesy of bdnews24.com)
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