Demonstrators Against Amending Constitution Gather In Lashio
Out of town participants were ordered by leaders to join the protest, said a social worker. Protesters in support of not amending the controversial 2008...
Arms Excluded From Shan Revolution Day Parade
The anniversary is observed to honour Shan martyrs and revolutionaries that have sacrificed their lives. Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) soldiers didn't...
Riot Breaks Out at Muse’s Sinphyu Border Gate
Locals say the incident is indicative of difficulties that occur regularly at the Burma-China border. Unrest broke out at Muse’s Sinphyu border gate between...
Electricity Troubles Contribute to Muse House Fires
Electricity distribution is not on schedule, locals say, leading to safety issues with appliances and wiring. Four houses burned down this week in Muse,...
Military Supporters March in Taunggyi
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Protesters call for the protection of the military-drafted 2008 Constitution. Two hundred people marched across the Shan State capital of Taunggyi in an event...
Militia Member Apologizes for Beating Civilian in Northern Shan State
Teenager who belongs to a PMF signs a statement in front of elders saying he won’t abuse civilians, use drugs, or drive wrecklessly. A teenaged...
Nearly 200 People Arrested in Tachileik With Drugs, Weapons
Police say that those apprehended may have ties to illegal gambling. Police arrested 198 people in the Thai-Burma border town of Tachileik in eastern...
Man Shot, Injured in Tachileik
The victim was shot in the back while riding a motorbike. An unknown gunman shot a man in the Thai-Burma border town of Tachileik in...
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Armed soldiers from PMFs now have a more visible presence in public areas of the border city, locals say. Groups of men in military...
Fire Destroys Petrol Station in Namkham
A sudden unexplained explosion occurred while workers were pumping gas. A petrol station caught fire in Waing Hser village in northern Shan State’s Namkham...
