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BURMA’S TWO CORE ISSUES: Constitutional Crisis and Rights of Self-Defense

It isn't easy to pinpoint core issues in the midst of the coup-maker junta's merciless crackdown on the public demonstrating against its illegal rule,...

Clashes Persist Between RCSS and Combined Forces of TNLA, SSPP in Namtu

Fighting continues between ethnic armed organizations in northern Shan State’s Namtu Township as the public is engaged in nationwide protests against the military coup...

Regime Unleashes Violence From Muse to Taunggyi, But Resistance Continues

In townships across Shan State, security forces have in recent days carried out a violent crackdown against anti-coup demonstrators, but protesters remain determine not...

Security Forces Arrest Foreign Photojournalist in Taunggyi

Security forces assaulted and arrested a foreign photojournalist who was taking photos during a demonstration in southern Shan State on March 11. The man was...

Nearly 100 People Seek Refuge From Military Regime in RCSS Territory

Nearly 100 people have sought refuge from the ruling military coup council in territory controlled by the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS). Those fleeing...

Police Shoot at Protesters in Hsipaw

Live rounds were fired at protesters during the first time security forces used violence against demonstrations in Hsipaw. An eyewitness told SHAN that water...

Protesters Injured During Crackdown in Taunggyi

Security forces attacked a peaceful demonstration in Taunggyi with tear gas, sound bombs and rubber bullets. A woman who was hit with a rubber...

Security Forces Shoot at Protesters in Muse

Security forces fired live rounds, rubber bullets and teargas at protesters in Muse, injuring 4 people. “It's really scary...They intentionally shot at peaceful protesters...I don't...

BURMA’S POWER STRUGGLE AND LEGITIMACY OWNERSHIP: People’s aspiration for federal democracy on the horizon?

During the past week and until very recently over 60 anti-coup demonstrators were killed and hundreds wounded, with over 1800 in detention, which keep...

Security Forces Attack Taunggyi Protesters With Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas

Soldiers and policemen violently cracked down on a peaceful protest against the military regime in Taunggyi, southern Shan State on Sunday. Security forces used tear...

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