Unknown Attacker Targets Namtu Village Headman
The perpetrator threw a grenade from a motorbike at the headman’s house, injuring two bystanders. A bomb blast on the grounds of the home...
Militia Member Shoots Two Children in Hsihseng Township
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The man walked into a monastery and shot two nine-year old boys while they slept. A member of a militia group shot and killed...
Govt Pays Compensation for Land Seized in Kyaukme Highway Project
Compensation rates for the project run at 15 million kyat (US$9,837) per acre of paddy field. The majority of compensation costs have been paid...
Chinese gold mining proposal in northern Kachin state rejected
In the midst of Myitsone dam related controversy, with the National League for Democracy government torn between having to honor the previous military government...
Factory Explosion in Wa Territory Causes Casualties
It is unknown what the factory produces, or why the explosion occurred, but locals say the facility is owned by the UWSA. An explosion...
Ta’ang Demonstrate Against Alleged Abductions Of Civilians
Hundreds protest in Lashio in northern Shan State. Hundreds of Ta'ang took to the streets of Lashio in Myanmar's northern Shan State to protest alleged...
Gunman Kills Retired Military Captain
Suspects involved in the killing remain at large. A retired military captain was killed at about 7 pm yesterday in Kyaukme in Myanmar's restive northern...
YONGBANG SEZ: Mongla, cryptocurrency and sovereignty
Lately, the creation of Yongbang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla, Shan State has become the much talk about subject locally and internationally begging...
Week of Festivities Mark Tai Youth Day Commemoration in Northern Shan State
The event aims to bring together Shan youth from diverse backgrounds. The Tai Youth Network will host a football competition and talks on literature, politics,...
Five Shan People Handed Thai Award for Commitment to Buddhism
The honor is given to monks or laypeople who do work that exemplifies Buddhist principles. Five ethnic Shan people were selected by the Thai...