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The Salween in Crisis: A Lifeline Poisoned by Mining, Conflict, and Greed

“The Salween River’s currents are fierce and powerful… in the heart of our Shan State… we do not think one could cross it easily.” Once,...

Fuel Crisis Deepens in Shan State, Threatening Farmers and Livelihoods

A worsening fuel shortage, driven by global supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East, is pushing Myanmar into a deepening energy crisis. In...

Fuel Shortage Disrupts Flights Across Myanmar Ahead of Thingyan

Domestic air travel across Myanmar has been severely disrupted by an ongoing aviation fuel shortage, with airlines cancelling the majority of flights through the...

Fake Job Offer Lures Three Women into Sex Trade in Muse

Three women in their early 20s were rescued in the Myanmar–China border town of Muse after being lured by a fraudulent job offer and...

Shan Rights Group Warns of Pollution from Coal Plant Near Thai Border

The Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) has raised alarm over a newly operational coal-fired power plant operated by Wan Hong Natural Energy Co. Ltd...

Junta Holds Two Villagers After Clash With SSPP/SSA in Kyaukme

Two villagers remain in military custody after being detained by junta troops following a clash with the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA)...

Junta Troops Accused of Extorting Travelers at Taunggyi Checkpoints

Military regime troops stationed at the Ayetharyar checkpoint in Taunggyi Township, southern Shan State, are reportedly detaining passengers and demanding money from those who...

Junta Troops Accused of Arresting Civilians, Demanding Ransoms in Ywangan

Military regime troops stationed at Kyauk Ngat village tract, Ywangan Township, southern Shan State, are reportedly arresting civilians and demanding large sums of money...

Residents Forced Out as TNLA Orders Evictions in Namtu

Retired workers and their families in Namtu, northern Shan State, are facing growing uncertainty after the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) ordered residents of...

Floods, Extortion, and Labor Shortages Force Farmers to Abandon Fields in Southern Shan State

March is typically the busiest time of year in the Pong Inn region of southern Shan State. As the dry season ends, farmers usually...

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