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Burmese army attacks RCSS ahead of peace talks

Burma’s armed forces have launched offensives against the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA), a signatory to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA),...

SNDP leader urges voters to choose right party

Sai Ai Pao, chairman of the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), has urged voters to choose carefully when they make their selection at the...

Hsipaw civilian killed by unknown assailants

A community leader in northern Shan State’s Hsipaw Township was shot dead by an unknown gunman or group on Sunday, according to local source. Sai...

Shan National Conference blocked by Tatmadaw

Burma’s military has intervened in plans for Shan National Conference (SNC), insisting that state capital Taunggyi cannot be used as a venue for the...

Kutkai men arrested on suspicion of links to rebels

Two men in northern Shan State’s Kutkai Township have reportedly been arrested by the Burmese military on suspicion of association with a rebel armed...

Ethnic politicians call for guarantees ahead of NCA signing

Several ethnic politicians have voiced the opinion that the Burmese government must offer greater guarantees if ethnic armed groups are to sign the nationwide...

ENAC hosts forum to discuss federal union policies

Members of the Ethnic Nationalities Affairs Centre (ENAC) are hosting talks with Burmese government representatives to discuss the nine ethnic affairs points drafted to...

Taunggyi to host Civil Society Peace Forum ahead of 21CPC

Burmese civil society organizations (CSOs) have announced that they will gather for a ‘peace forum’ in Shan State capital Taunggyi next week. With invitations extended...

SNLD kicks off by-election campaign in Shan State

The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) on Wednesday launched its campaign for April’s by-election, with candidates running in all seven constituencies where polls...

Monthly meeting of Shan State JMC cancelled

This month’s meeting of the Shan State Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC-S) is to be cancelled due to time and budget restraints, according to an...

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