Josh Sheehan 🪷🌳🏳️⚧️🎸🐕🧡
@sheehanistan.bsky.social
by accident 🇲🇲 dork, drawn to whatever’s overlooked.
sustainability, conflict, aid, transnational crime, evolutionary theory.
anthro brained, musician, buddhist-ish. 🪷
MI based, terrible at keeping up with DMs.
sustainability, conflict, aid, transnational crime, evolutionary theory.
anthro brained, musician, buddhist-ish. 🪷
MI based, terrible at keeping up with DMs.
tacking on KNDF’s statement on the incident, where they claim to have “shot down” the plane (a Chinese-made FTC-2000G) & found two pilots dead within the wreckage.
no apparent specification on how it was “shot down”.
no apparent specification on how it was “shot down”.
July 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
tacking on KNDF’s statement on the incident, where they claim to have “shot down” the plane (a Chinese-made FTC-2000G) & found two pilots dead within the wreckage.
no apparent specification on how it was “shot down”.
no apparent specification on how it was “shot down”.
MYANMAR: to any who still expect "political solution" between the junta & NUG:
junta-"neutral" CNI argues the regime cannot negotiate with NUG on account of "NUG has demanded that the Tatmadaw must not participate in politics": cnimyanmar.com/index.php/en...
a point which NUG today reiterated:
junta-"neutral" CNI argues the regime cannot negotiate with NUG on account of "NUG has demanded that the Tatmadaw must not participate in politics": cnimyanmar.com/index.php/en...
a point which NUG today reiterated:
July 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
MYANMAR: to any who still expect "political solution" between the junta & NUG:
junta-"neutral" CNI argues the regime cannot negotiate with NUG on account of "NUG has demanded that the Tatmadaw must not participate in politics": cnimyanmar.com/index.php/en...
a point which NUG today reiterated:
junta-"neutral" CNI argues the regime cannot negotiate with NUG on account of "NUG has demanded that the Tatmadaw must not participate in politics": cnimyanmar.com/index.php/en...
a point which NUG today reiterated:
meanwhile, junta-allied SNA posted days ago about holding a vaccination clinic in their territory, with one picture clearly showing a batch of polio vaccines.
(note: of course it's good vaccines are being administered here, but it insinuates possibility/likelihood of vaccines being weaponized)
(note: of course it's good vaccines are being administered here, but it insinuates possibility/likelihood of vaccines being weaponized)
July 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
meanwhile, junta-allied SNA posted days ago about holding a vaccination clinic in their territory, with one picture clearly showing a batch of polio vaccines.
(note: of course it's good vaccines are being administered here, but it insinuates possibility/likelihood of vaccines being weaponized)
(note: of course it's good vaccines are being administered here, but it insinuates possibility/likelihood of vaccines being weaponized)
CAMBODIA: b... but Samdech... what of this bomb which certainly remains at your feet (even if he thinks he's deflected it)?: www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
July 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
CAMBODIA: b... but Samdech... what of this bomb which certainly remains at your feet (even if he thinks he's deflected it)?: www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
MYANMAR: amidst reports of localized clashing between CNDF & CDF-Hualngoram over old territorial disputes, both Chin Brotherhood & Chinland Council have put out statements requesting peaceful resolution, condemning the use of violence to resolve their disputes, & advising no one else participate.
July 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
MYANMAR: amidst reports of localized clashing between CNDF & CDF-Hualngoram over old territorial disputes, both Chin Brotherhood & Chinland Council have put out statements requesting peaceful resolution, condemning the use of violence to resolve their disputes, & advising no one else participate.
MYANMAR: "It is the first known polio case in Myanmar since 2019."
"those on the ground said the protracted conflict may make it difficult to trace the virus"
"The worst part of the situation is that these are absolutely vaccine preventable"
"those on the ground said the protracted conflict may make it difficult to trace the virus"
"The worst part of the situation is that these are absolutely vaccine preventable"
July 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
MYANMAR: "It is the first known polio case in Myanmar since 2019."
"those on the ground said the protracted conflict may make it difficult to trace the virus"
"The worst part of the situation is that these are absolutely vaccine preventable"
"those on the ground said the protracted conflict may make it difficult to trace the virus"
"The worst part of the situation is that these are absolutely vaccine preventable"
MYANMAR/CHINA: Reps of junta-partnered PNO (Pa'O National Org) are in China on apparent invite of the CPC, despite that their armed wing PNA seems guilty of more heinous war crimes than any other in Myanmar except the junta.
Arakan Front & Karen People's Party reps also visiting China.
Arakan Front & Karen People's Party reps also visiting China.
July 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
MYANMAR/CHINA: Reps of junta-partnered PNO (Pa'O National Org) are in China on apparent invite of the CPC, despite that their armed wing PNA seems guilty of more heinous war crimes than any other in Myanmar except the junta.
Arakan Front & Karen People's Party reps also visiting China.
Arakan Front & Karen People's Party reps also visiting China.
(more of the response below, which suggests a continuing working solidarity within parts of the resistance that many often see as at odds)
July 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
(more of the response below, which suggests a continuing working solidarity within parts of the resistance that many often see as at odds)
they also indicate how "scam centre" operations seem to intersect with other forms of criminality including narcotics, firearms, & protected wildlife trafficking:
July 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
they also indicate how "scam centre" operations seem to intersect with other forms of criminality including narcotics, firearms, & protected wildlife trafficking:
. @interpol.int reports of increasing globalization of "scam centres", with operations continuing to expand to the Middle East, West Africa, & Central America: www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...
they also note an increasing use of AI by scam operations.
they also note an increasing use of AI by scam operations.
July 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
. @interpol.int reports of increasing globalization of "scam centres", with operations continuing to expand to the Middle East, West Africa, & Central America: www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...
they also note an increasing use of AI by scam operations.
they also note an increasing use of AI by scam operations.
the jet also reportedly crashed somewhere around Hpasawng Township, with Hpasawng's 134th Infantry Battalion reported captured as of today by KNDF.
Less than a week ago, the junta killed at least 7 civilians while wounding 20+ others in a bombing run in the township: bsky.app/profile/dvbe...
Less than a week ago, the junta killed at least 7 civilians while wounding 20+ others in a bombing run in the township: bsky.app/profile/dvbe...
July 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
the jet also reportedly crashed somewhere around Hpasawng Township, with Hpasawng's 134th Infantry Battalion reported captured as of today by KNDF.
Less than a week ago, the junta killed at least 7 civilians while wounding 20+ others in a bombing run in the township: bsky.app/profile/dvbe...
Less than a week ago, the junta killed at least 7 civilians while wounding 20+ others in a bombing run in the township: bsky.app/profile/dvbe...
some additional details from other sources:
FTC-2000G, tail number 1409 (via @imjin on X)
2 pilots being reported dead
KNDF seem to be claiming it was shot down, but a recent post by Commander Maui stressing OPSEC/PERSEC makes one question if the pragmatics behind the claim:
FTC-2000G, tail number 1409 (via @imjin on X)
2 pilots being reported dead
KNDF seem to be claiming it was shot down, but a recent post by Commander Maui stressing OPSEC/PERSEC makes one question if the pragmatics behind the claim:
July 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
some additional details from other sources:
FTC-2000G, tail number 1409 (via @imjin on X)
2 pilots being reported dead
KNDF seem to be claiming it was shot down, but a recent post by Commander Maui stressing OPSEC/PERSEC makes one question if the pragmatics behind the claim:
FTC-2000G, tail number 1409 (via @imjin on X)
2 pilots being reported dead
KNDF seem to be claiming it was shot down, but a recent post by Commander Maui stressing OPSEC/PERSEC makes one question if the pragmatics behind the claim:
Myanmar: After the Myanmar regime outed having lost a fighter jet on June 1 which "suddenly disappeared from radar and lost communications" (www.gnlm.com.mm/tatmadaw-air...), Commander Maui of KNDF has shared photos + video purportedly from the wreckage.
July 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Myanmar: After the Myanmar regime outed having lost a fighter jet on June 1 which "suddenly disappeared from radar and lost communications" (www.gnlm.com.mm/tatmadaw-air...), Commander Maui of KNDF has shared photos + video purportedly from the wreckage.
CONTENT WARNING, GRAPHIC SA DESCRIPTIONS
(first time labeling as graphic media on bsky, not sure how that works)
probably one of the most soul-draining articles I've ever read... but it's also essential reporting of these unimaginably horrific & disturbing acts.
(first time labeling as graphic media on bsky, not sure how that works)
probably one of the most soul-draining articles I've ever read... but it's also essential reporting of these unimaginably horrific & disturbing acts.
June 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
CONTENT WARNING, GRAPHIC SA DESCRIPTIONS
(first time labeling as graphic media on bsky, not sure how that works)
probably one of the most soul-draining articles I've ever read... but it's also essential reporting of these unimaginably horrific & disturbing acts.
(first time labeling as graphic media on bsky, not sure how that works)
probably one of the most soul-draining articles I've ever read... but it's also essential reporting of these unimaginably horrific & disturbing acts.
oh hey, ur not (fully) crazy at least… it does for some reason embed some places (discord at least) as by Shawn Crispin… weird.
June 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
oh hey, ur not (fully) crazy at least… it does for some reason embed some places (discord at least) as by Shawn Crispin… weird.
Myanmar/Russia: In a “Q&A” of MAH & the head of the (Russian) Republic of Buryatia (www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-bury...), Buryatia’s leader comments on developing further cooperation in “helicopter services” in relation to the “Ulan-Ude plant”: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulan-Ud...
June 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Myanmar/Russia: In a “Q&A” of MAH & the head of the (Russian) Republic of Buryatia (www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-bury...), Buryatia’s leader comments on developing further cooperation in “helicopter services” in relation to the “Ulan-Ude plant”: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulan-Ud...
The FB account shows online rn if anyone is interested in shooting them a message... also the "About" section. 💀
their website's "About Us" page is also placeholder text... just remarkable stuff all around.
their website's "About Us" page is also placeholder text... just remarkable stuff all around.
June 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The FB account shows online rn if anyone is interested in shooting them a message... also the "About" section. 💀
their website's "About Us" page is also placeholder text... just remarkable stuff all around.
their website's "About Us" page is also placeholder text... just remarkable stuff all around.
the fireflies here tonight be offering a dazzling performance of one of Earth’s original light shows.
June 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
the fireflies here tonight be offering a dazzling performance of one of Earth’s original light shows.
Myanmar/Belarus: absolutely wild that the same day @justiceformyanmar.org dropped this report, Myanmar regime media opted to air this extremely direct bit (onenewstvchannel.com/en/politic-e... ):
June 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Myanmar/Belarus: absolutely wild that the same day @justiceformyanmar.org dropped this report, Myanmar regime media opted to air this extremely direct bit (onenewstvchannel.com/en/politic-e... ):
that sure is a lot more "Myanmar scholars in Belarus" than I'd have expected.
(junta src: www.myanmaritv.com/news/meeting...)
(junta src: www.myanmaritv.com/news/meeting...)
June 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
that sure is a lot more "Myanmar scholars in Belarus" than I'd have expected.
(junta src: www.myanmaritv.com/news/meeting...)
(junta src: www.myanmaritv.com/news/meeting...)
Myanmar junta media: "Over 120 recommendations presented at Peace Forum 2025"
3 "Key proposals" noted: suspending conscription during elections, releasing those imprisoned for "dissent after the elections" & convening a "constitutional review conference"
elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-12...
3 "Key proposals" noted: suspending conscription during elections, releasing those imprisoned for "dissent after the elections" & convening a "constitutional review conference"
elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-12...
June 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Myanmar junta media: "Over 120 recommendations presented at Peace Forum 2025"
3 "Key proposals" noted: suspending conscription during elections, releasing those imprisoned for "dissent after the elections" & convening a "constitutional review conference"
elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-12...
3 "Key proposals" noted: suspending conscription during elections, releasing those imprisoned for "dissent after the elections" & convening a "constitutional review conference"
elevenmyanmar.com/news/over-12...
Cambodia's government spokesperson says "If they know the exact location, they should provide the information. Our authorities are ready to take action.": cambojanews.com/anti-scam-co...
but @amnesty.org forwarded the report last month & relays an almost wholly different response:
but @amnesty.org forwarded the report last month & relays an almost wholly different response:
June 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Cambodia's government spokesperson says "If they know the exact location, they should provide the information. Our authorities are ready to take action.": cambojanews.com/anti-scam-co...
but @amnesty.org forwarded the report last month & relays an almost wholly different response:
but @amnesty.org forwarded the report last month & relays an almost wholly different response:
12/12: oh, & the Cambodian government via their "National Committee for Counter Trafficking" did submit a response to Amnesty, which is included in the report...
but the response (below) detailing their efforts is rather immediately rebutted by evidence from Amnesty (also below):
but the response (below) detailing their efforts is rather immediately rebutted by evidence from Amnesty (also below):
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
12/12: oh, & the Cambodian government via their "National Committee for Counter Trafficking" did submit a response to Amnesty, which is included in the report...
but the response (below) detailing their efforts is rather immediately rebutted by evidence from Amnesty (also below):
but the response (below) detailing their efforts is rather immediately rebutted by evidence from Amnesty (also below):
11/12: lastly I want to reiterate (& commend!) the sharp language ("complicity") being used by Amnesty throughout toward the Cambodian government. This is not news to many who've been watching & investigating for years despite the Cambodian government's denials & stonewalling.
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
11/12: lastly I want to reiterate (& commend!) the sharp language ("complicity") being used by Amnesty throughout toward the Cambodian government. This is not news to many who've been watching & investigating for years despite the Cambodian government's denials & stonewalling.
10/12: sadly, it isn't only adults at risk, with Amnesty having spoken with 9 children under 18 (the youngest being 14).
they claimed to stay in the same conditions as adults & also faced torture.
Amnesty also notes a death of a 16 year old in a known scam compound.
they claimed to stay in the same conditions as adults & also faced torture.
Amnesty also notes a death of a 16 year old in a known scam compound.
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
10/12: sadly, it isn't only adults at risk, with Amnesty having spoken with 9 children under 18 (the youngest being 14).
they claimed to stay in the same conditions as adults & also faced torture.
Amnesty also notes a death of a 16 year old in a known scam compound.
they claimed to stay in the same conditions as adults & also faced torture.
Amnesty also notes a death of a 16 year old in a known scam compound.