The Struggle of Mothers: Giving Birth During War in Northern Shan State
Ma Hlaing Hlaing Myo was a heavily pregnant woman during the war in northern Shan State. To be specific, in July, the fighting was...
Imagining a New Myanmar: The view of a Shan
(30 April 2024) Presented at Kahin Center panel, organized by Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University When I think of what should a new Burma look like,...
Summarized report on a pilot survey of the silent majority
Last year, a research group I used to work with showed me a report on their pilot survey of what is known as the...
PRCF’s Charter: Roadmap to a Federal Democratic Constitution
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February 12, 2024, commemorates the 77th Union Day of Myanmar. In alignment with this occasion, the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) and twelve...
The Paradox of a Shan State Revolution without Shan Ethnic Armies Participation
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Bridges crumble sporadically, mirroring the pervasive destruction. The remnants of war-ravaged homes stretch across the horizon. Over the past 60 days, the resistance forces'...
Silent Suffering and Loss in the Shadows of Evil Wars
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"Oh, my dearest daughter, how can I find solace? What must I do to hear your voice again? Open your eyes and talk to...
Caught in the Crossfire: Lives on the Edge at the Borderline Amidst Conflict
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In the midst of dense bushes, you can find people sleeping in makeshift green tents, some tucked away in their cars near Nam Yann...
Shadows Behind Property Expansion in Kalaw
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In the wake of the military coup on February 1st, 2021, the initial moves by senior officials, spearheaded by the commander of the 55th...
A Thrilling Journey from Laukkai to the Safe Place to Call Home
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"I consider myself as good as dead, at least until we safely pass Chin Shwe Haw town," recounted Mai Aik Tha (pseudonym), sharing his...
Women in Self-Employed Porter Labor Amidst Border Chaos
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A woman walks with a young child on her back, holding two large fruit boxes with both hands. Her steps waver a bit, due...