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Another day, another crying session at work over my wizard cat character bc I love him so fucking much, you have no idea, I decided to name him Pyin (pronounced like pin) today and it fits his character SO WELL, I love this fictional cat with all my heart and I would like nothing more than for everybody to love him just as much.

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Morning mists, Pyin U Lwin, Burma, 2019 - by Michael Kenna (1953), English 

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Rohingya camp management committee members said that junta authorities have been tallying “eligible” Rohingya or compelling the committees to make lists. Two members said when they tried to refuse, junta authorities further restricted movement in the camps and threatened mass arrests and ration cuts. “We had no other option,” one committee member said. At meetings in camps in Sittwe and Kyaukpyu, junta officials promised to issue all forced recruits pink citizenship cards, reserved for “full” citizens. “In the meetings, officers picked up their citizenship cards and told people, ‘We will give you this type of ID card if you join the military service,’” a camp management committee member in Thet Kae Pyin camp said. “People believed them.” Authorities also promised 4,800 kyat (US$2.30) a day and two sacks of rice. About 300 Rohingya from the Sittwe camps were sent to two weeks of military training in late February. Upon completion, the military gave the forced recruits 50,000 kyats ($24) but no citizenship cards. “When the junta broke their promise to issue citizenship cards to the first 300 Rohingya recruits, people stopped believing them and started avoiding the recruitment campaigns,” a camp management committee member said. Rohingya in the Sittwe camps said that for the second round of forced recruitment, the few hundred Rohingya were taken at gunpoint in raids.

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May Myo(Pyin Oo Lwin) winter view🌸💮

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Junta has lost 11 outposts in Karen State after coup

Kawthoolei, September 22

According to data collected by Burma Associated Press, the military has lost a total of 11 bases in KNU-controlled areas, including Waw Lay police station, located in southern Myawaddy Township.

The military base named Kriek, located in Kawkareik Township, Karen State seized last Tuesday. It took only 17 minutes to defeat the outpost, then the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and its allied forces PDF occupied the military outpost, and it was the eleventh outpost that has seized by the KNLA.

That outpost was taken by KNLA on 21 August 2021 once after the SAC’s troops have run and left their base, however, they re-based there later.

Junta keeps losing its outposts from Karen State after taking control of power in 2021. The military has lost only two outposts in 2021 but up to nine outposts have been lost including Waw Lay police station till 20 September 2022.

After the first three months of the coup of 2021, the junta lost strategic point outposts named Thee Mu Hta and Thaw Le Hta which are in Brigade 5 of the Karen National Union controlled area. After exactly one month of Thee Mu Hta being seized, the KNLA occupied SAC’s Thaw Le Hta outpost again.

The military troops based in Kriek and Khar Li Khee outposts from Brigade 6 were run and left their bases in August 2021 then KNU seized the outposts. Later, KNU allowed SAC troops to back and re-based in those outposts after reclaiming according to the NCA agreement.

One year later of Thaw Le Hta seizure, SAC lost Kyauk Nayut and Thaybowboe outposts from Brigade 5 of KNU controlled area. There is only three weeks difference between the Kyauk Nyaut and Thaybowboe seizures. Thaybawboe is one of the strategic outposts where the Myanmar military had been based since the 1990s.

Less than a month after being occupied the Thaybawboe, the Karen ethnic armed organizations and its allies raided Waw Lay police station from Myawaddy Township, weapons were seized and nine members of the local defense forces who were arrested in the station were also rescued as a bonus.

About two weeks after the Waw Lay incident, on June 26, Karen ethnic armed organisations and its allied forces tried to occupy Ukaritha outpost from Brigade 6. The battle has been intense for a week, both SAC and KNU didn’t release the details of death and injury information.

The military mainly used airstrikes to protect Ukaritha outpost, which is near the Thai-Myanmar borderline. Subsequently, there was an incident where a bomb dropped and exploded in the Thailand area and then the Myanmar military apologized for it.

Myanmar military counter-attacked with heavy airstrikes - a total of 94 airstrikes have launched within 4 days: June 27 to 30, according to the KNU statement released on July 5.

Despite SAC save Ukaritha, another five outposts from Brigade 3 of the Karen National Union-controlled area were lost. They are Kyaung Pyar, Aung Laung Sein, Kyun Pin Seik, Kawt Pyin, and Kyaung Su outposts and KNU occupied all of them simultaneously, according to the KNU statement released on July 3.

After the military coup, clashes have been spotted every day in Karen State. According to the Karen National Union (KNU) released on September 13, between January 2021 to the end of August 2022, over 6,000 clashes had happened within the KNU-controlled areas. The clashes have claimed more than 5,000 lives of SAC and its allies Border Guard Force (BGF), and another 4,000 were also injured.

Burma Associated Press

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‘The Most Humiliating Defeat of the War’: Myanmar Resistance Captures Key Junta Base

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‘The Most Humiliating Defeat of the War’: Myanmar Resistance Captures Key Junta Base

Myanmar’s military regime acknowledged Monday it had lost communications with the commanders of a strategically important army headquarters in the northeast, adding credence to a militia group’s claims it had captured the base.

The fall of the army’s Northeast Command in Lashio city would be the biggest in a series of setbacks for Myanmar’s military government this year, as an offensive by an alliance of powerful militias of ethnic minority groups makes broad gains in the civil war.

“The regime’s loss of the Northeast Command is the most humiliating defeat of the war,” said Morgan Michaels, a Singapore-based analyst with the International Institute of Strategic Studies who runs its Myanmar Conflict Map project. “Without Lashio, it will be extremely difficult for the regime to hold onto its final outposts in the theater.”

Those include the key Muse border crossing with China, as well as the strategic crossroads at Kyaukme, and it opens the way for attacks on Pyin Oo Lwin and Myanmar’s second-largest city, Mandalay, Michaels said.

In a video broadcast Monday night on state television, the head of the ruling military council. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, gave a vague account of the base’s fall, saying some security forces in northern Shan State left their outposts because keeping people safe was their priority.

In his 25-minute address, he accused the ethnic resistance forces and “traitor maggots” inside and outside Myanmar of working together and circulating propaganda to demoralize people.

He alleged that warlordism is growing among leaders of the insurgent groups, and that people are likely to face illegal and unjust killings and an economy involving drug trafficking and gambling. The army will continue to carry out security measures to restore stability, he said.

Read More: Why Southeast Asia Just Can’t Seem to Cut Off Myanmar’s Junta

The loss of Lashio raises questions about whether Myanmar’s ruling military council could be forced to give up attempts to hold contested territory in order to consolidate a defense of the central heartland.

It could also contribute to growing discontent with Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power after leading the overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

“It seems increasingly unlikely that the army could survive with Min Aung Hlaing at the helm,” Michaels said.

Lashio, about 110 kilometers (70 miles) south of the Chinese border, has been the target of an offensive by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army since early July.

The MNDAA is a military force of the Kokang minority, who are ethnic Chinese. It is part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, which in October launched a surprise offensive that succeeded in seizing large tracts of territory along the northern border with China.

The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar on Tuesday urged its citizens in Lashio and other parts of Shan state to strengthen their security precautions, and stay away from conflict zones or return to China.

Beijing helped broker a cease-fire in January, but that fell apart in June when the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, another member of the Three Brotherhood Alliance made up of Ta’ang ethnic minority members, launched new attacks, followed by the MNDAA.

The alliance’s third member, the Arakan Army, has never stopped fighting in its home Rakhine State in western Myanmar.

The groups in the alliance have been fighting for decades for greater autonomy from Myanmar’s central government. They are loosely allied with People’s Defense Forces, pro-democracy resistance groups that have emerged to fight military rule.

Read More: The Military Tried to Burn Thantlang Down: How a Myanmar Township Defied the Odds to Become a Resistance Stronghold

The MNDAA initially claimed the capture of the Northeast Command and Lashio on July 25, but it turned out the announcement was premature as the army continued to fight.

The MNDAA in a statement on Facebook on Saturday said the group had finally completely captured the Northeast Command headquarters and defeated the remaining army units in Lashio.

The claims could not be verified independently, with access to the internet and mobile phone services in the area mostly cut off.

A member of Lashio’s Freedom Youth Volunteers-FYV, reached while outside the city, told The Associated Press on Monday that other members of his aid group had reported army personnel remained in control of some areas of the Northeast Command headquarters, though most had been taken by the MNDAA.

He spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisals from both sides.

There were reports of gunfire in the city on Sunday, but images of captured soldiers and equipment were circulating widely on social media, suggesting the MNDAA had taken the base. The MNDAA released a photo of its fighters posing in front of a sign outside the Northeast Command.

“The regime has clearly suffered an enormous loss and no longer has any meaningful control of the city, even if it retains a toehold for now,” Michaels said.

Early Monday, Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson of Myanmar’s ruling military council, said in an audio statement on state-run MRTV television that it had lost contact with commanders of the Northeast Command headquarters Saturday night and had unconfirmed reports that some have been arrested by the MNDAA.

He did not address MNDAA’s claim of capturing the base.

—Rising reported from Bangkok.

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Exploring Myanmar: Top Tourist Destinations You Must Visit

Myanmar, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, is an emerging gem in Southeast Asia's travel scene. This enchanting country, formerly known as Burma, offers a plethora of unique experiences that cater to history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and cultural explorers alike. If you're considering a trip to Myanmar, here’s a guide to some of the most captivating tourist destinations in Myanmar that should be on your itinerary.

1. Bagan: The Land of Temples

Bagan is one of Myanmar’s most iconic destinations, renowned for its breathtaking collection of ancient temples and pagodas. This archaeological marvel boasts over 2,000 temples and stupas scattered across a vast plain, creating a mesmerizing landscape that is best explored by sunrise hot air balloon rides or serene bike rides through the plains.

Highlights: Shwedagon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple

Must-Do: Witness the sunrise over Bagan’s temples from a hot air balloon for an unforgettable view.

2. Yangon: The Cultural and Economic Hub

As Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon offers a fascinating blend of colonial architecture, vibrant street life, and significant religious sites. The city’s crown jewel is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a golden stupa that is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and a symbol of Myanmar’s spiritual heritage.

Highlights: Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market

Must-Do: Explore the bustling markets and taste traditional Burmese cuisine.

3. Mandalay: The Heart of Burmese Culture

Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical landmarks. It’s the cultural capital of Myanmar and offers a wealth of attractions, from ancient royal palaces to beautiful monasteries.

Highlights: Mandalay Hill, Kuthodaw Pagoda, U Bein Bridge

Must-Do: Visit the U Bein Bridge at sunset to experience the tranquil beauty of this iconic structure.

4. Inle Lake: A Tranquil Escape

Nestled in the Shan Hills, Inle Lake is famous for its stunning natural scenery and unique floating gardens. The lake is home to the Intha people, who live on stilt houses and navigate the waters using traditional one-leg rowing techniques.

Highlights: Floating Gardens, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Inle Lake Boat Tours

Must-Do: Take a boat tour around the lake and witness the traditional lifestyles of the Intha people.

5. Ngapali Beach: Myanmar’s Tropical Paradise

For those seeking a tropical getaway, Ngapali Beach offers pristine white sands, clear turquoise waters, and a tranquil atmosphere. It’s the perfect destination for relaxation and enjoying a range of water activities, including snorkeling and swimming.

Highlights: Ngapali Beach, Pearl Farm Tours, Local Seafood Restaurants

Must-Do: Spend a day lounging on the beach and savoring fresh seafood by the shore.

6. Bago: Historical and Spiritual Significance

Bago, located just a short drive from Yangon, is home to some of Myanmar’s most impressive historical and spiritual sites. The city is known for its massive reclining Buddha and ancient pagodas that reflect the rich history and religious significance of the region.

Highlights: Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kyaikpun Pagoda, Reclining Buddha

Must-Do: Explore the ancient pagodas and experience the local Buddhist culture.

7. Hsipaw: A Hidden Gem in the North

For adventurous travelers, Hsipaw offers a glimpse into the rural life of Myanmar. Located in the northern part of the country, this small town is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including rolling hills and traditional Shan villages.

Highlights: Local Trekking Trails, Shan Villages, Hsipaw’s Old Market

Must-Do: Trek through the surrounding hills and interact with local villagers for an authentic experience.

8. Pyin Oo Lwin: The Summer Retreat

Known for its cool climate and colonial architecture, Pyin Oo Lwin (formerly Maymyo) was a summer retreat for British colonialists. The town is surrounded by botanical gardens and offers a refreshing escape from the heat of the lowlands.

Highlights: National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin’s Botanical Gardens, Colonial Architecture

Must-Do: Stroll through the botanical gardens and enjoy the cooler climate.

Planning Your Trip

For a well-curated travel experience in Myanmar, Pro Niti Travel offers expert guidance and personalized itineraries. They can help you explore these destinations and ensure you get the most out of your visit to this captivating country.

Conclusion

Myanmar is a destination of immense beauty and cultural depth, offering travelers a chance to explore ancient wonders, serene landscapes, and vibrant city life. Whether you’re marveling at the temples of Bagan, relaxing on the shores of Ngapali Beach, or delving into the rich history of Mandalay, Myanmar promises an unforgettable journey. Pack your bags and prepare to be enchanted by one of Southeast Asia’s most intriguing countries.

For more information and to start planning your Myanmar adventure, visit Pro Niti Travel and embark on a journey to discover the wonders of Myanmar.

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Tourist places in Myanmar

Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a country rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Here are some of the top tourist destinations to explore:

Bagan Bagan Archaeological Zone: Over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas spread across the plains. Ananda Temple: One of the most well-preserved and revered temples. https://www.aecglobal.com.au/ Hot Air Balloon Rides: Stunning views of the temple-studded landscape at sunrise or sunset.

Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda: The most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, adorned with gold and jewels. Sule Pagoda: Historic pagoda in the heart of the city. Bogyoke Aung San Market: A large market known for antiques, handicrafts, and jewelry. Colonial Architecture: Explore the colonial-era buildings in downtown Yangon.

Mandalay Mandalay Hill: Offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. Mandalay Palace: The last royal palace of the Burmese monarchy. Kuthodaw Pagoda: Known as the world's largest book, with 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist teachings. U Bein Bridge: The longest teakwood bridge in the world, especially beautiful at sunset.

Inle Lake Floating Gardens: Unique gardens that float on the lake’s surface. Stilt Villages: Traditional houses built on stilts in the water. Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda: A major religious site on the lake. Leg Rowing Fishermen: Fishermen who row their boats using their legs in a unique local technique.

Ngapali Beach Pristine Beaches: Beautiful, sandy beaches along the Bay of Bengal. Fishing Villages: Traditional fishing communities where visitors can learn about local life. Water Sports: Opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and kayaking.

Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda) Golden Rock: A massive boulder covered in gold leaf, precariously balanced on the edge of a cliff. Pilgrimage Site: A significant site for Buddhist pilgrims.

Hpa-An Mount Zwegabin: A popular hiking destination with a monastery at the summit. Saddan Cave: A large cave with a Buddha statue and a lake inside. Kawgun Cave: Known for its hundreds of small Buddha images carved into the walls.

Mrauk U Ancient Temples: Remnants of the Arakanese kingdom with hundreds of temples and pagodas. Shitthaung Temple: The most famous temple, known for its intricate carvings and tunnels.

Pyin Oo Lwin Botanical Gardens: Well-maintained gardens with a variety of flora. Colonial Architecture: Former British hill station with colonial-era buildings. Anisakan Falls: A beautiful waterfall near the town.

Naypyidaw Uppatasanti Pagoda: A replica of Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda. Water Fountain Garden: A large park with fountains and gardens. National Museum: Displays artifacts and exhibits on Myanmar’s history and culture.

Kyaing Tong Hill Tribe Villages: Visit the villages of various ethnic minorities. Naung Tong Lake: A scenic lake in the town center. Traditional Handicrafts: Known for silverware, pottery, and weaving.

Mount Popa Taung Kalat Monastery: Perched atop a volcanic plug, reached by a staircase with 777 steps. Spirit Worship: Known as the abode of nats (spirits) and a pilgrimage site.

Myeik Archipelago Island Hopping: Explore pristine islands with white sandy beaches. Diving and Snorkeling: Rich marine life and coral reefs. Moken Villages: Home to the sea gypsies, who live traditionally on the sea. Myanmar offers a diverse range of experiences, from exploring ancient temples and bustling markets to enjoying serene beaches and vibrant cultural festivals.

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Morning mists, Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar, 2019 - by Michael Kenna (1953), English

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Anisakan Falls near Pyin U Lwin in Myanmar

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Anisakan Falls near Pyin U Lwin in Myanmar

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Anisakan Falls near Pyin U Lwin in Myanmar