This is ‘Global Village Today,’ bringing you important news from various countries around the world. Host) What news do we have today? Reporter) While the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been extended, hostages and prisoners were released on the 27th. In Myanmar, ethnic insurgents have taken control of another important border checkpoint, and China conducted military training near the Myanmar border. Host) This is the first news from the global village today. Hostages and prisoners, including 11 Israelis and 33 Palestinians, were released by Hamas and Israel on the 27th, according to an agreement between the two parties. The ceasefire has been extended for two more days at the request of the Qatari government, who mediated the talks. Host) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US President Joe Biden have both expressed hope for the extension of the ceasefire and the improvement of humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Reporter) The Qatari government continues to push for an extension to the ceasefire, and the possibility of further extension depends on what Hamas offers. However, Israeli government leaders have warned that the war is not over. Host) Beyond the ceasefire, there are developments in Myanmar, with rebel groups taking over multiple border checkpoints and government military positions in recent weeks. Reporter) The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, along with other rebel groups, has captured several important border checkpoints and government military posts in northern Shan State. This is the most serious military defeat for Myanmar’s military regime since the coup in 2021. Host) It is also reported that China conducted military training near the Myanmar border. Reporter) China’s People’s Liberation Army conducted training using live ammunition in the border area, while a large convoy of vehicles carrying goods was burned in the Chinese border area. The situation in the region remains tense with these developments.
This is ‘Global Village Today’, which brings you important news from different countries around the world.
Host) What news is there today?
Reporter) While the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was being extended, hostages and prisoners were released on the 27th. Ethnic insurgents have taken over an additional important border checkpoint in Myanmar’s northeastern border area with China. Meanwhile, China conducted military training using live ammunition near the Myanmar border.
Host) This is the first news from the global village today. Hostages held by Hamas, a Palestinian armed faction designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, and some Palestinian prisoners imprisoned in Israel were released on the 27th?
Reporter) That’s right. On this day, 11 Israeli hostages and 33 Palestinian prisoners were released. In accordance with an agreement between Hamas and Israel, hostages and prisoners were released for four days starting on the 24th. The Associated Press reported that 51 Israeli hostages, 19 foreign hostages, and 150 Palestinian prisoners held by Hamas during this period were released.
Host) The truce was originally supposed to end on the 27th. It was announced that the truce would be extended for two more days, right?
Reporter) Yes. The Qatari government, which mediated the ceasefire talks, announced today that Hamas and Israel have agreed to extend the ceasefire by two days. Britain’s BBC reported that Hamas said in a statement to reporters on the 27th that the ceasefire would continue “under the same conditions as before.”
Host) Didn’t Hamas already say on the 26th that the ceasefire could be extended?
Reporter) That’s right. Hamas issued a statement today and said it was trying to extend the ceasefire. Israel has also indicated that it may extend the ceasefire. The Israeli government previously said it could extend the ceasefire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released.
Host) Hostages and prisoners will be released even during this extended truce?
Reporter) Yes. Citing sources, the BBC said that 10 hostages would be released on the 28th and 29th respectively. However, the Israeli government has not confirmed this. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, Mayed al-Ansari, told the BBC that Hamas had indicated that it could release another 20 hostages during the extended ceasefire.
Host) Last weekend, an American hostage was released. Are there more American hostages?
Reporter) Yes. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator of the US White House, said on the 27th that it is estimated that eight to nine American hostages are more. The only American hostage released during this truce was 4-year-old Abigail Aidan.
Host) What was the reaction from outside to the extension of the ceasefire?
Reporter) Yes. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, “In the darkness of war, we can glimpse hope and humanity.” He said he hopes that extending the ceasefire will allow the United Nations to increase humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Host) What did the US government say?
Reporter) Yes. President Joe Biden issued a statement on the 27th, saying, “We are making the most of the pause in fighting to get more humanitarian aid to Gaza,” and “We will continue to work to build a future of peace and dignity for the Palestine. people.” he emphasized.
Host) First of all, the truce was extended for two days. Is there any possibility of further extension?
Reporter) Yes. Extending the ceasefire depends on what Hamas offers going forward. The Israeli government previously said it could extend the ceasefire by one day for every time Hamas releases 10 hostages. However, Israel has already stated that there are limits to extending the ceasefire. So for now, it is very likely that fighting will start again once the ceasefire ends.
Host) Israeli government leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the military have repeatedly warned that the war is not over, right?
Reporter) That’s right. Prime Minister Netanyahu previously emphasized on the 26th that the purpose of this war is to eliminate Hamas, return all hostages, and eliminate the threat from the Gaza Strip, and that he will not stop until these goals are achieved.
Host) It is reported that the Qatari government, which is mediating the ceasefire talks, continues to push for an extension to the ceasefire. Is there any word from the Qatar government on this matter?
Reporter) Yes. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Ansari, said at a press conference on the 28th that the Qatari government is focused on extending the ceasefire further. Before that, the BBC asked him a question about the possibility of extending the ceasefire. “We are very hopeful,” he said, “We are hopeful that we can work towards a more sustainable ceasefire for both sides because we have extended the ceasefire by two days.”
Host) The first truce ended on the 27th. Has the truce been properly observed?
Reporter) Yes. Spokesman Ansari explained in a press conference on the 28th that although there were minor violations of the ceasefire, they did not threaten the general agreement.
Members of the Myanmar People’s Liberation Army (PLA) transport an injured civilian. (file photo)
Host) This is the next news from Global Village Today. Myanmar government forces are fighting recent insurgent crimes. Rebels have taken over another important border checkpoint?
Reporter) That’s right. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), one of the ‘fraternal alliances’ formed by three Myanmar rebel groups, has captured the ‘Kyin San Kyawt’ border checkpoint on the Chinese border in northeastern Myanmar, according to MNDAA officials. media recently revealed this.
Host) How many border checkpoints have rebel groups taken over recently?
Reporter) Yes. Since the rebel coalition launched its offensive on the 27th of last month, four border checkpoints have been occupied.
Host) What kind of space is being occupied this time?
Reporter) Yes. It is a place where many imported goods such as machinery, electronics, agricultural equipment, and agricultural products pass through. It is one of the five main trade ports in the Meuse region. The Muse region is a very important gateway to the 170km long trade zone with China.
Host) The rebel coalition has also taken over many government military positions, correct?
Reporter) That’s right. Since the offensive was launched last month, more than 200 government military posts have been captured in northern Shan State. This is the most serious military defeat since Myanmar’s army came to power in a coup in 2021.
Host) What rebel organizations are included in the Brotherhood League?
Reporter) Yes. In addition to the MNDAA, it includes the Arakan Army (AA), and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). Among these, MNDAA leads the league. Meanwhile, the rebel coalition announced on the 27th that it was ready to launch a new level of action.
Host) Myanmar’s military regime succeeded in taking power two years ago, but was unable to completely suppress the opposition, right?
Reporter) That’s right. When the coup occurred and the civil regime collapsed, many anti-government forces entered rebel-held areas and continued to resist, including armed combat. So the government forces started to suppress it. However, they faced strong opposition and had difficulty stopping him.
Host) Aren’t the main rebel organizations in Myanmar supporting the forces opposing the military regime?
Reporter) Yes. In particular, organized rebel groups such as the Kachin, Karen, and Chin rebels have decided to sympathize with the Government of National Unity created by members of the civilian government who were ousted in a coup. However, from the beginning, the organizations in the Brotherhood League did not sympathize with the opposition against the military regime. However, recently, they changed their stance and started offensive against the government forces.
Host) Last week, a large convoy of vehicles carrying imported goods was burned in the Chinese border area?
Reporter) That’s right. On the 24th, around 120 trucks carrying goods imported from China to Myanmar were set on fire in the Muse area. The Myanmar government claimed it was the work of terrorists. So, they say it was the work of rebels. However, MNDAA denied responsibility for the attack.
Host) Meanwhile, the Chinese army conducted military training near the Myanmar border, right?
Reporter) Yes. The day after the truck convoy burned down last week, it was announced that the Chinese military would begin combat training in the Myanmar border area. According to media reports, China’s People’s Liberation Army conducted training using live ammunition in the border area.
Host) It is known that China, which borders Myanmar, is keeping an eye on the situation in Myanmar, right?
Reporter) That’s right. The Chinese military said it was deeply concerned about the conflict in Myanmar and urged both sides to stop fighting and start a peaceful dialogue to prevent the situation from escalating.
Host) We will be listening to this part of the global village today.
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