SE and East Asia jihadism and unrest monitor

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2017 14:41

from Myanmar to papua new guinea.

this is a map of myanmar showing presence of "armed groups".

Nathan russer twitter credit

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2017 22:06

Air strikes on marawi

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article ... rebellion/

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 26 May 2017 01:10

Thailand is another hotbed.
Philippines has Mindanao island Abu Sayeff group for a long time.

Indonesia also has Islamist groups that periodically attack Java.

Avtar Singh · Post by **Avtar Singh** » 26 May 2017 01:33

Duterte interview, on isis, usa etc..

https://www.rt.com/shows/rt-interview/3 ... interview/

MF: And how are you going to fight terrorism? This is the task that so many countries have actually failed to deal with.

RD: Well, not really failed, but put it under control. It’s a state of mind that cannot be erased easily. So you have to fight it and then convince the others who are not into it yet, or at least their paradigm is not attuned to what the ISIS is or are doing, and, when you convince them, the violence may reduce to a minimum.

RD: I have nothing against America. They’re perfectly alright. Trump is my friend. But my foreign policy has shifted from the pro-Western one. I am now working on alliance with China, and I hope to start a good working relationship with Russia. Why? Because the Western world, the EU, and everything – it’s all this double talk. So, the EU granted us 200 million, and this grant carried with it a condition that this money would be used to improve the human rights, and so on and so forth. I said, “No. I don’t need it.”

Avtar Singh · Post by **Avtar Singh** » 26 May 2017 01:50

more from Duterte on what he will do

‘Don’t f**k with me about ISIS’: Duterte invokes Eastwood, Jesse James in anti-militia pledge

https://www.rt.com/news/389564-duterte- ... -law-isis/

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 26 May 2017 05:01

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article ... rs-killed/

In pictures isis in marawi. They claim 70 troops killed.

Govt gunships have launched dozens of strikes to little effect it seems

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 26 May 2017 09:39

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/ ... rom-marawi

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 26 May 2017 19:05

https://twitter.com/deSyracuse/status/8 ... 5186755585

Jihadi map of philipines. 4 isis affiliates

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 26 May 2017 19:09

2015 report
Looks like they move freely to malaysia also

http://m.themalaymailonline.com/malaysi ... m-industry

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 26 May 2017 19:27

Marawi is a mainly Muslim city in Lanao del Sur province on the southern island of Mindanao. One take away is in a democratic country such a ghetto should be gradually filled up with mix of general population and changed demography. India doing same mistake in West JK, Kerala etc. It seems there is significant support to militants where ever muslims are allowed to dominate in numbers.
Mindanao is home to several Muslim rebel groups fighting for greater autonomy.
Govt has confirmed that along with local there are many foreign ISIS fighters in Marawi right now. Perhaps pop up effect of IS getting cruched in MEast.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 27 May 2017 07:04

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article ... shes-city/

Isis gives bloody nose to govt column..destroys a mrap
And burns a barracks. Pic on link

Govt forces pull back...not much leadership it seems

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 27 May 2017 09:55

Agathocle deSyracuse‏ @deSyracuse 17h17 hours ago
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#Philippines : New map of Islamic State positions and activity #Marawi #ISIS
http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/895

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 27 May 2017 09:57

abu sayyaf and maute are in marawi.

the other two are probably smaller and shadowy for now - trying to build up numbers and mass. the indonesian kalimantan province east coast and the eastern coast of borneo seem like contiguous playing areas. the mass of islands and shallow seas make it east to sortie into the indonesian makassar (spice) islands too.

all shall feel the wrath of the faithful there.

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 27 May 2017 21:02

initial reports of army run over seem to be correct: IS has issued pic of inflicting damage on army of Phillipines : 80 army men killed

Army finding difficult to fight due to terrain and swampy area.

this pic was released by amaq agency some time back from a secret IS training base in SE Asia, from where are such good weapons coming from ..?

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 27 May 2017 21:07

mean while Dutrete has said army should take over Marawi in 3 days..lets hope it doesn't become another Mosul..

IS linked groups using children as young as 10 years in Marawi to fight army.. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/reg ... ity/story/

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 28 May 2017 14:34

Looks like plundered ar15 and m16 rifle from govt stocks or corrupt govt depots sold some off. I dont think anyone outside usa license makes these rifles . Indonesia and malaysia probably use these too...so lot of places to loot or steal from.

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 28 May 2017 15:50

army is clashing with IS linked militants in Marawi. According to some news channels army has upper hand but some say army is locked in street to street battle against militants who are using civilians as human shields.
Tanks & precision air strike is being used. No murmur from China so far.

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 28 May 2017 15:52

Dutrete under fire from BBC for rape joke

The president of the Philippines has come under fire for joking about rape in a speech to soldiers.
While speaking at a military camp after imposing martial law across the south of the country, he said they were allowed to rape up to three women.
This was the second rape joke Rodrigo Duterte has been condemned for making since announcing his candidacy.
A human rights group said his comment was "sickening" and Chelsea Clinton tweeted that rape was never funny.
Mr Duterte's words were: "I will be imprisoned for you. If you rape three (women), I will say that I did it. But if you marry four, son of a whore you will be beaten up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40 ... ting-story

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 28 May 2017 18:24

Take a look at @NewsWcn's Tweet: https://twitter.com/NewsWcn/status/8670 ... 38276?s=09

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 29 May 2017 13:28

bodies of 8 women incl a child found. 1000s still hostage
http://www.interaksyon.com/govt-troops- ... wi-campus/

reports of 8 christian bankers shot and dumped off a cliff

Karthik S · Post by **Karthik S** » 29 May 2017 13:36

I recall a video wherein Maj Gen Bakshi suggests to Doval that India create some kind of buddhist religious tourism with Japan, which can be extended to other applicable SE Asian countries. Doval said it was already underway, but nothing is seen after that. It's good to have allies for a common cause.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 29 May 2017 15:23

a buddhist-yindu 'horde' would muster around 1.8 billion people. not bad.

we are the last major bloc of sorts left from abrahamic bulldozing

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 29 May 2017 15:26

Govt is struggling with the situation ... no clear target, lots of roving terror groups , lot of civilians mixed up ... its a tough mess to sort out once you lose control

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/29/worl ... itant.html

Karthik S · Post by **Karthik S** » 29 May 2017 19:59

This covers above point, NM should visit Thailand and Laos.

IndraD · Post by **IndraD** » 29 May 2017 23:44

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Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 13:46

video - ISIS fighting using technical in marawi city. two abandoned army MRAPs seen

https://twitter.com/SaladinAlDronni/sta ... 7444114433

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 13:48

filipino OV10 drops a bomb on marawi video

https://twitter.com/chiarazambrano/stat ... 3884594177

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 13:48

^^ that killed 10 govt soldiers
Paweł Wójcik‏
@SaladinAlDronni

10 AFP soldiers killed in botched government airstrike in Marawi – Defense Secretary

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 13:52

pix from here https://twitter.com/SaladinAlDronni/sta ... 5740798977

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 13:55

Paweł Wójcik‏ @SaladinAlDronni May 31
Wow - Duterte just confirmed that AFG suffered heavy casualties in Marawi, as opposite to official army and media claims.

Paweł Wójcik‏
@SaladinAlDronni

"We have suffered tremendous losses in Marawi, because we are the invading Force, And they have been set up there for a long time"

Karthik S · Post by **Karthik S** » 01 Jun 2017 16:41

Buddhism Versus Islam: Clash Of Civilisations In South And South-East Asia?

https://swarajyamag.com/world/buddhism- ... -east-asia

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 17:30

the weapon looks like a chinese or east euro copy of the carl gustav RCL.

this photo of the US army model (yes it has spread from beyond SF units to general platoon now) indicates its the 3rd round from left. has the general look of a HEAT weapon perhaps tandem warhead, the long spike to trigger the first warhead and then the 2nd warhead penetrates
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... s_2015.jpg

these boys are kitted up with pro league gear and seem pretty seasoned

Gagan · Post by **Gagan** » 01 Jun 2017 19:13

Wow!
Some nation state is arming these guys to wreak mayhem there, under the ISIS umbrella.
Maybe China, keeping these nations busy, so that they can concentrate on occupying SCS?
Af-Pak will need to be the training base perhaps

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 19:53

My guess is china too . Their arms factory czars act as proxies for what state wants to keep hands clean.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 01 Jun 2017 19:58

Cool tshirt...merrel type boots...casio gshock watch...huge belt of mags...these warriors dress to impress.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 02 Jun 2017 06:07

Ongoing attack on a resort in manila

http://www.news18.com/news/world/explos ... 19709.html

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 02 Jun 2017 07:13

https://twitter.com/SHAWSHANK5/status/8 ... 0901572608

Ahmed Hassan‏ @SHAWSHANK5 7h7 hours ago
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Replying to @SHAWSHANK5
Unconfirmed New Video of Resorts World Manila attack.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 02 Jun 2017 07:15

ABS-CBN News Channel‏Verified account
@ANCALERTS

Replying to @ANCALERTS @michael_delizo
2 men wearing black shirts, masks and bonnets entered to facility and opened fire at the restaurant area on 2nd floor. | @michael_delizo

ABS-CBN News Channel‏Verified account @ANCALERTS 7h7 hours ago
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Replying to @ANCALERTS @michael_delizo
Gunmen reportedly shouting ISIS before fleeing the vicinity by jumping through the window on the 3rd floor

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 02 Jun 2017 07:15

looks like a posh area in heart of manila. seems to be next to the airport.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 02 Jun 2017 07:18

something our police and CT units desperately need - cheap COTS drones

https://twitter.com/N_Waters89/status/8 ... 3595870208

here the marawi faithfool shot down one but can be replaced cheaply