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Armed Forces Round Up Civilians in Shan State

Armed forces arrested many civilians in Shan State as part of the military regime's campaign against the southeastern nation's protest movement that has resisted...

Thousands Affected By Conflict Between EAOs in Northern Shan State

Thousands of civilians have been displaced by clashes between ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) during the escalating conflict in Hsipaw Township, northern Shan State. Fighting between...

Burma’s Military Regime Targets Youths in Shan State

The government mouthpiece Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) claimed the junta's armed forces arrested two youths in northern Shan State because they were carrying...

Conflict Between Tatmadaw and Northern Alliance Persists in Kutkai Township

Fighting between Burma Army and several armed groups from the Northern Alliance escalated after the ethnic alliance destroyed one of the military's camps in...

Students Boycotting Classes in Shan State Until Democracy is Restored

Shan State university students are refusing to return to class after the military council reopened schools on May 5. “Under the military regime, we won't...

NLD Lawmaker Arrested Visiting Sick Wife in Southern Shan State

Burma Army arrested a National League for Democracy (NLD) lawmaker in hiding since the coup when he went home to visit his ill wife...

Conflict in Northern Shan State Causes Untold Suffering For Civilians

Civilians affected by hostilities between Burma Army and multiple ethnic armed organizations in northern Shan State are hiding in bunkers after fighting intensified in...

RCSS Clashes With Tatmadaw in Southern Shan State, Displaced Shan in Kachin State Struggling

Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) clashed with Burma Army during a surprise encounter with troops on a road in Loilam District, southern Shan...

Violence Between EAOs Destroys Many Homes in Northern Shan State

There were over 50 homes destroyed by fighting between several ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) in Namtu and Kyaukme townships, northern Shan State. A volunteer providing...

Civilian Group Attacks Government Office in Hsipaw Township

A civilian defense group attacked the Educational Department for Hsipaw Township with a homemade bomb after senior management pressured staff who walked off the...

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