A Brief Commentary on Burma’s/Myanmar’s Civil War : Saw David Tharckabaw
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Written by: Saw David Tharckabaw, former Vice-Chairman of the Karen National Union and of the United Nationalities Federal Council
THE POPPA MEETING: A Camp David-like peace deal initiative?
Lately, the rumors making the rounds for a few weeks ahead of a Camp David-like meeting, to propel the stagnation of peace negotiation process,...
The founding of NLD 30th anniversary: Another election campaign manifesto?
Another well aimed, forerunner election campaign move in the form of National League for Democracy (NLD) 30th anniversary founding statement was doled out, last...
Government Forces Search for RCSS/SSA in Central Shan State
Troops reportedly told the Shan army to withdraw to a ‘recognized area’—but Shan soldiers say there is no such agreed-upon territory. Government forces have...
Gen Yawd Serk: ‘The Peace Process Has Stalled Because of the Tatmadaw’
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SHAN speaks to the RCSS/SSA leader about his decision not to attend the third session of the Union Peace Conference this month. At the third...
Who is navigating the peace process ship?
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The second round of the Union Peace Conference went ahead in the Burmese capital, Naypyidaw, from May 24 to 29. During those six days...
UNFC prepares for 21CPC and other challenges
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The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) – a coalition of 12 ethnic armed groups that declined to sign the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) with...
Sao Shwe Thaike’s daughter demands return of Yawnghwe Palace
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Burma’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism recently announced that it plans to turn the compound of Yawnghwe Palace into a marketplace. Located in Taunggyi District,...
Lt. Gen. Yawd Serk : If this conference is wrong, it will affect the future of the union
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s State Counsellor and leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), has pledged to hold a national conference later...
Shan State Chief Minister: I feel saddened that people are disappointed
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Dr Linn Htut, the National League for Democracy (NLD)'s pick as Chief Minister for Shan State says he is saddened that some people are...





