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world-news1 year ago

"Myanmar's Junta Implements Mandatory Military Service for Youth"

Myanmar's junta has declared mandatory military service for all young men and women, with men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27 required to serve for up to two years. Specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years, extendable to five years in the ongoing state of emergency. The junta is struggling to contain armed rebel forces fighting for greater autonomy, and the military's failure to mount a counterattack has led to morale issues among low- and mid-level officers. The enforcement of conscription laws comes as the country remains gripped by chaos following the 2021 coup, with over 4,500 people killed in the military's crackdown on dissent and more than 26,000 arrested.

via The Guardian|
#armed-rebellion#conscription#junta
international-relations2 years ago

"Tripartite Sahel Security Alliance Formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso"

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a mutual defense pact known as the Alliance of Sahel States, aiming to cooperate against armed rebellion or external aggression. The pact binds the countries to assist each other, including militarily, in the event of an attack. The Liptako-Gourma region, where the three countries' borders meet, has been plagued by armed rebellion. The alliance will combine military and economic efforts to prioritize the fight against terrorism in the region. France's relations with the three states have soured since the coups, leading to the withdrawal of French troops and a tense standoff with the military in Niger.

via Al Jazeera English|
#armed-rebellion#international-relations#mutual-defense-pact
militaryconflict2 years ago

"Wagner Fighter's Defection Exposes Putin's Weaknesses and Prigozhin's Arrogance"

A former Wagner fighter who defected to the Russian army has criticized Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the paramilitary group, calling him a "cocky idiot" and blaming him for pitting soldiers against each other for personal gain. The fighter expressed shock at Prigozhin's attempted rebellion and occupation of a military base, stating that he and his comrades fought for the country, not for Prigozhin's personal ambitions. Another former fighter also expressed disapproval of Prigozhin's actions and emphasized that he would never turn weapons against his own people or country. The armed rebellion has exposed a long-standing feud between Prigozhin and Russian military officials, leaving the future of Russia's military and Wagner's role in Ukraine uncertain.

via Business Insider|
#armed-rebellion#infighting#militaryconflict
politics2 years ago

Unraveling Russia's Recent Rebellion and Its Implications

A week after an armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin rattled Russia, key details about the uprising remain unknown. Speculation persists about whether Prigozhin had inside help from the military and political elite. The fate of Prigozhin and his Wagner private military forces, as well as the deal they received from the Kremlin, remains murky. It is unclear whether Putin can address the weaknesses exposed by the events and maintain control. The mutiny has revealed a crisis within the Russian armed forces and could set the stage for future challenges to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The future of military contractors in Russia is also being debated. Despite attempts to project strength, Putin's weakness and vulnerability have become apparent.

via Yahoo News|
#armed-rebellion#military#politics
international-politics2 years ago

"Biden Declares Putin a 'Weakened Pariah' Amidst Failed Mutiny in Ukraine"

President Joe Biden stated that the armed rebellion in Russia has weakened Vladimir Putin and solidified his status as a global "pariah." While it is difficult to gauge the extent of Putin's weakening, Biden emphasized that the uprising showcased a loosening grip on power due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Biden noted that Putin's standing has been diminished not only with NATO and the European Union but also with nations outside the West, including Japan. The failed mutiny led by mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin further weakened Putin, according to Biden, who clarified that the United States and its military allies were not involved in the uprising.

via USA TODAY|
#armed-rebellion#international-politics#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

Putin Reverses Course on Punishing Prigozhin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have backtracked on his pledge to punish the organizers of an armed rebellion on Russian soil, which reportedly killed up to 39 service members. The FSB announced that it was dropping all charges against Wagner, the private military company allegedly involved in the plot. Putin had pledged Monday night that the leaders of the plot would be punished, but the case has now been closed.

via The Daily Beast|
#armed-rebellion#fsb#politics
international-relations2 years ago

Leaders seek peaceful resolution amid Wagner revolt.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to help seek a "peaceful resolution" to the armed rebellion in Russia in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Erdogan expressed Turkey's readiness to do its part for the peaceful resolution of events in Russia, while Putin gave information about the situation in the country in connection with the attempted armed rebellion.

via Hurriyet Daily News|
#armed-rebellion#international-relations#recep-tayyip-erdogan
conflict2 years ago

Wagner Group Chief Accuses Russian Army of Mutiny and Violence

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of private military contractor Wagner, has called for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister. Russian security services have opened a criminal investigation into Prigozhin for calling for an armed rebellion. Wagner has been accused of human rights abuses throughout Africa and has been involved in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, the Central African Republic, and Mali. Prigozhin has criticized Russia's military leadership for failures in the war in Ukraine and has threatened to pull out his men.

via The Associated Press|
#armed-rebellion#conflict#russia