As Voice of Russia reported today, Taliban insurgents announced the launch of a new offensive Saturday, saying they would infiltrate Afghan and foreign forces and their bases “in a systematic and coordinated manner.”

The operation will be launched on Sunday, nationwide “against the transgressing invaders and their degenerated backers”, a rebel statement said. April 28 marks the commemoration of the overthrow of Soviet-backed Mohammad Najibullah’s government in 1992. That was also start date of the civil war.

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During this week, Burma army has reinforced its troops to the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) controlled areas, according to the local news sources.

Three battalions of Burma army, totaling over 200-strong, under the control of Military Operation Command 2 based in Mongnawng, have forwarding its troops toward Monghsu from Mongzang, said Sai Maung from Mongzang sub-township.

It is reported that on 21 April, Burma army, a 200-strong troops from Infantry Battalion (IB) 248, Light Infantry Battalions (LIB) 515 and 517, under the control of mid-eastern Military Operation Command 2, loaded with 13 military trucks of troops have been advanced from Kehsi-Mongnawng sub-townships to Mongzang sub-township then toward Pang-gna - Namtawng villages, Mong Awd tract in Monghsu Township. In response to the Burma army movements, Shan State Army (SSA) also have well prepared to defense its position in its controlled area, said a commander in a condition of anonymity.

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India has accused Chinese soldiers of launching an incursion far into Indian territory, the latest flare-up of tension between the two Asian giants over their de facto boundary in the Himalayas.

“Chinese troops entered 10km into Indian territory on April 15 and pitched tents in the Depsang valley in the Ladakh region of eastern Kashmir,” an Indian official said on Tuesday.

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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Sunday in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, killing four security personnel and injuring four others.

A security official told reporters that exchange of fire continued between security forces and militants near the Khwaja Khar checkpost in Mir Ali district of North Waziristan region.

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SSPP/SSA troops in the frontline

On 15 and 16 April, during the Myanmar New Year celebrations, a fierce battle broke out between Burma army and Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) at Loi Zay, Tangyan Township, northern Shan State, said local news sources.

“It has been 2 days, yesterday and today that they [Burma army] have reinforced its troops that resulted in a fierce fight. Burma army lost 4 dead, 8 injured,” said Maj Sai La, spokesperson for SSPP/SSA.

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