RCSS/SSA says villagers arrested by army were not conscripts
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The Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) says a group of villagers arrested last month by the Burma army in eastern Shan...
KNPP to discuss with the government for an all-inclusive ceasefire
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The Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) will discuss with Burma's government ways that all ethnic armed groups can be included in the nationwide ceasefire...
SNLD opposes plan to expand household lists for internal migrants
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The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), the second largest party in Shan State's parliament, has indicated that it will strongly oppose a move...
Banning of film on Shan Prince “irrational” says nephew Khun Tun Oo
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A planned screening in Rangoon this week of the film Twilight Over Burma, based on the true story of Prince Sao Kya Seng, from...
SSPP/SSA leader willing to broker talks between TNLA and Shan people
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General Pang Fa, the Chairman of the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) has indicated that the SSPP/SSA is willing to facilitate negotiations between...
Shan State municipal staff’s disappearance causes concern
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Over 100 people gathered in Shan State’s capital Taunggyi on Saturday to demand that senior Shan State municipal officials take responsibility for the disappearance last year...
7 civilians captured by unknown group in Northern Shan State
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At least seven people were detained by an unknown group while travelling on the Namkham to Mandalay highway last Sunday, according to a representative...
KIO, RCSS and SSPP leaders meet to discuss upcoming Panglong meeting
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Senior representatives from the Kachin Independence Organizatoin (KIO), the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) and the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State...
No compensation for villagers affected by Muse highway
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Residents in northern Shan State’s Muse Township have complained that they did not receive compensation for damage their homes and shops have incurred as...
Army kills civilians near Shan dam project site, says rights group
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A statement released by the Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) on Wednesday June 1st, alleges that Burma army troops tortured and killed civilians last...