Shan MPs: Short-Term Plans to Reduce Opium Poppies ‘Impossible’
‘If there is no peace, poppy flowers will bloom,’ an SNLD MP said in Parliament. Sai Tun Aye, a Shan Nationalities League for Democracy...
Namkham Public, SNDP Welcome Shan Ceasefire
‘Both armies have lost many things. No one benefited,’ a member of Namkham civil society said about the fighting between the RCSS and SSPP. A...
EAOs to Confront Different Visions for Future of Peace Process
EAO reps discussed whether to transform the Peace Process Steering Team into the re-envisioned Peace Process Consultative Meeting. Ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) signatory to...
Are the Shan Armies Any Closer to a Merger?
The RCSS and SSPP sign an agreement promising to hold further talks, and to refrain from instigating problems between the two forces. The Restoration...
FOURTH NCA-SIGNATORIES MEETING: Will the PPST become PPCM?
Eight Peace Process Steering Team (PPST) members plus other two Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAO), New Mon State Party (NMSP) and Lahu Democratic union (LDU),...
Riot Breaks Out at Muse’s Sinphyu Border Gate
Locals say the incident is indicative of difficulties that occur regularly at the Burma-China border. Unrest broke out at Muse’s Sinphyu border gate between...
Electricity Troubles Contribute to Muse House Fires
Electricity distribution is not on schedule, locals say, leading to safety issues with appliances and wiring. Four houses burned down this week in Muse,...
Military Supporters March in Taunggyi
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Protesters call for the protection of the military-drafted 2008 Constitution. Two hundred people marched across the Shan State capital of Taunggyi in an event...
Militia Member Apologizes for Beating Civilian in Northern Shan State
Teenager who belongs to a PMF signs a statement in front of elders saying he won’t abuse civilians, use drugs, or drive wrecklessly. A teenaged...
Gen Yawd Serk: No Major Achievements in Three Years Since NCA
The RCSS leader made the statement in his role as the temporary head of the PPST. Temporary head of the Peace Process Steering Team...
