The 1027 operation of Northern Brotherhood Alliance that was suspended after a China-brokered deal called the Haigeng Agreement collapsed earlier this week. The waves of revolution are getting higher and higher amid the worsening food crisis the Myanmar people face. Below are some the latest news about Myanmar.

 

Monks go on strike in Pattanikkujjana

The monks in Sagaing Region started the Pattanikkujjana strike to protest the killing of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Munindabhivamsa, abbot of Win Neinmitayon Monastery in Bago Region.

Because of the junta’s failure to accept responsibility for the attack, the monks in Sagaing Chaung-U and Depayin joined the strike. Since then the protests of monks have spread in five townships in Sagaing.

Similarly, in Myaing township in nearby Magwe Region, the monks marched on the streets on June 27 to support their colleagues’ protests in Sagaing.

 

The Pattanikkujjana strike became the third monk protests after 1990 and 2007.

 

Second wave of 1027

The Chin-brokered Haigeng Agreement that temporarily halted the 1027 Operation of the Northern Brotherhood Alliance against junta troops in Shan State collapsed after the alliance resumed attacks on junta positions on June 24. The clashes spread to Mandalay, Naung Cho, Kyaukme Thibaw, Momeik, Mogok and Lashio in northern Shan state. Within three days of operation, around 30 military outposts were seized and the residents had to evacuate. A number of people were killed in the fighting.

Junta detained rice traders

The junta detained some rice traders in Yangon, Ayeyarwaddy and Bago regions for allegedly undermining the stability of the market price of rice. Moreover, they arrested some officials in Myanmar Rice Federation.

 

Consequently, people have to queue in shops, which sells rice in government-fixed prices, as supermarkets and rice retail shops suspended selling of rice.

The junta said rice warehouses needs to register their stocks with authorities so as to record the rice they have in storage and to stabilize the market price of rice.

Junta blacklists eight edible oil companies

Because of the shortage of cooking oil and the rapid increase of its prices to 10000 Kyats, junta authorities blacklisted eight edible oil companies that import cooking oil.

Among those blacklisted are Ayeyar Hinthar owned by tycoon U Zaw Win Shein, Six Winner Brother, Diamond Dragon, First Top Edible Oil, Thein Than Yandanar, Jewel Arrow, Agri One Trading and Grand Unity.

The junta announced on 23 June that those who manipulate the market price of oil or sell it at exorbitant prices would face charges.

Termination of NUG representative for India

On 25 June, the NUG said its representative to India, Salai Isaac Khin, has resigned after being convicted of sexually harassing a staff.

The statement said that after receiving a complaint letter, the NUG conducted investigation in the office. During the interrogation period, the accused representative resigned. The Women’s League of Burma (WLB) and other women association asked for justice for the victims.

China trip of former president U Thein Sein

Former president U Thein Sein instead of military officials attended the 70th Anniversary of the declaration of five principles of peaceful coexistence by China. It was the first official visit of the former Myanmar leader after his retirement in 2015. According to the statements from China embassy, President Xi Jinping, chief minister Li Qiang, the member of central committee of Chinese Communist Party and Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi also attended the meeting.

 

New auction price for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi villa

Since no one is willing to buy State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s villa, the basic auction price was reduced by 15 billion Kyats. At first, the villa was priced at 315 billion Kyats but no one made a bid. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s brother Aung San Oo proposed to the court to reduce the bid price to 285 million Kyats but it was rejected and the court set the auction price to start at 300 billion Kyats. The next auction date is 15 August. 

 

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Burma Associated Press