Difficulties reaching flood affected villagers in Paikhun Township, southern Shan State
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Because of ongoing flooding there are difficulties getting food to flood-affected villages around Paikhun (aka Pekon) and Mongpai (Mobye) towns in Paikhun Township in...
Mobile payment accounts suspended for donations to flood victims
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Some accounts on KPay, one of Myanmar's leading mobile payment apps, have recently been suspended for transferring funds to support flood-affected communities, under the...
Landslides kill at least 20 people in Loilem Township, southern Shan State
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Landslides caused by heavy rain have killed 20 people in Loilem Township, in southern Shan State, during the second week of September 2024. The landslides...
Unprecedented flooding hits Shan State
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Unprecedented floods are sweeping across Shan State, submerging homes and damaging farmlands, according to locals. In August 2024, flash floods impacted the townships of Namsang,...
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In a reckless and irresponsible act, the 422nd Light Infantry Battalion of the junta, stationed in Mongpai (Mobye) in southern Shan State, opened the...
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...
Youth Protest Against Coal Mine in Hsipaw
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Youths bravely stood up against a coal mining company that they say has been providing kickbacks to the ruling State Administration Council (SAC) in...
SAC’s soldiers providing security for militia mining firm in northern Shan State
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SAC soldiers from Northeastern Command (Lashio) providing security for militia mining firm at Hoya tract. It situates between Tangyarn and Mongyai townships, northern Shan...
Deforestation Causes Flooding In Eastern Shan State
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Rampant deforestation has damaged the environment and led to flooding in eastern Shan State. According to locals, the floods, caused by heavy rains, have...
Unfulfilled Prayers of Mongnai Farmers’ Lives
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It is about dawn when everyone is bringing their offerings and heading to the shrine, where the natives are regarded as a source of...