This story of this probably trans Burmese-Chinese warlord and Golden Triangle opium smuggler turned peace broker has always fascinated me.
What a life he led. (He was often described as bisexual, but that was because he had to marry a man earlier in life; at the end of his life he asked to be called uncle by everyone)
(cw: Story doesn't use his pronouns)
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new video posted by female fighters of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan State.
A fighter can be seen with a rare 'Type 97A' rifle; originally made by #China ๐จ๐ณ and chambered in 5.56x45mm #NATO.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new video posted by female fighters of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan State. A fighter can be seen with a rare 'Type 97A' rifle; originally made by #China ๐จ๐ณ and chambered in 5.56x45mm #NATO. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: New photos posted by "Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army" (#MNDAA) fighters in #Kokang, #Shan.
Fighters are armed with a rare 12.7x108mm Zijiang M99 anti-materiel sniper rifle (made in #China ๐จ๐ณ) and 7.62x39mm Wa-81 rifles.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: New photos posted by "Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army" (#MNDAA) fighters in #Kokang, #Shan. Fighters are armed with a rare 12.7x108mm Zijiang M99 anti-materiel sniper rifle (made in #China ๐จ๐ณ) and 7.62x39mm Wa-81 rifles. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A fighter of #MNDAA displayed various captured weapons in #Kokang, #Shan State during #Operation1027.
M20/Type 56 recoilless gun, 122mm MRL with rare #Chinese ๐จ๐ณ Type 81 and #NorthKorea / #DPRK-made ๐ฐ๐ต R-122 Grad rockets can be seen.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A fighter of #MNDAA displayed various captured weapons in #Kokang, #Shan State during #Operation1027. M20/Type 56 recoilless gun, 122mm MRL with rare #Chinese ๐จ๐ณ Type 81 and #NorthKorea/#DPRK-made ๐ฐ๐ต R-122 Grad rockets can be seen. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) released photos from a raided base in #Kokang, #Shan State.
Noteably rare #NorthKorea/#DPRK-made ๐ฐ๐ต 122-RA multiple rocket launchers, F-122 fuzes, 105mm M-56 howitzer were captured.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) captured a military base full of weapons/ammo in Laukkaing in #Kokang, #Shan State:
MA-12 LMGs, MA-1 and MA-3 Mk2 rifles, mortar bombs, 84mm projectiles, M433 grenades and many more can be seen.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) captured a military base full of weapons/ammo in Laukkaing in #Kokang, #Shan State: MA-12 LMGs, MA-1 and MA-3 Mk2 rifles, mortar bombs, 84mm projectiles, M433 grenades and many more seen. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new photo of a fighter of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan State during #Operation1027.
The fighter is holding a rare Zijiang M99 anti-materiel sniper rifle; which is produced by #China ๐จ๐ณ.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new photo of a fighter of Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan State during #Operation1027. The fighter is holding a rare Zijiang M99 anti-materiel sniper rifle; which is produced by #China ๐จ๐ณ. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new video posted by Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army fighters (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan.
The group uses a rare Chinese Zijiang M99 anti-materiel rifle, Ruger Precision M-18080 rifle and Type 81-1/Wa-81 assault rifles.
#Myanmar (#Burma) ๐ฒ๐ฒ: A new video posted by Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army fighters (#MNDAA) in #Kokang, #Shan. The group uses a rare Chinese Zijiang M99 anti-materiel rifle, Ruger Precision M-18080 rifle and Type 81-1/Wa-81 assault rifles. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
The #ceasefire appears to be localised to #Laukkai, also known as #Laukkaing, the capital of #Kokang.
Regaining control of the region, a "self-administered zone" which the #MNDAA controlled until 2009, would be the culmination of a 14-year quest for the ethnic Kokang army which is led by the Peng clan.
Temporary ceasefire agreed after #Myanmar rebel forces surround city notorious for #OnlineScam operations - ABC News
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-15/three-brotherhood-alliance-kokang-laukkai-myanmar-ceasefire/103223536
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