Migrant Worker Resource Center Opens in Tachileik
The center can serve as a liaison with government offices or employers, representatives say. The Migrant Worker Resource Center opened in Tachileik, in eastern...
Demonstrators Against Amending Constitution Gather In Lashio
Out of town participants were ordered by leaders to join the protest, said a social worker. Protesters in support of not amending the controversial 2008...
Arms Excluded From Shan Revolution Day Parade
The anniversary is observed to honour Shan martyrs and revolutionaries that have sacrificed their lives. Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) soldiers didn't...
“There are many landmines that have been left behind and I'd like those that are responsible to remove them,” a villager said. A farmer that...
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...
