China Blocks Imports of Namkham Farm Produce
Farmers are calling on governments on both sides of the border to address the issue. Farmers in northern Shan State’s Namkham Township say they are...
The founding of UWSA 30th anniversary and Bao Youxiang’s Wa state aspirations
As expected the state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing were not present at the United Wa State Army/Party (UWSA/UWSP)...
MRAUK-U ARTILLERY FIRING BASES ATTACKED: Accusation and counter-accusation between AA and Tatmadaw
In the night of April 9, Arakan Army (AA) attacked two Burma army (Tatmadaw) artillery bases in an attempt to destroy the 120mm guns...
Taunggyi Police Brace for Thingyan Mayhem
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Raids have been carried out across the city ahead of this year’s water festival, which is typically a time of often raucous revelry. Police in...
UWSA Set to Mark 30th Anniversary of Peace Deal
Despite the longstanding ceasefire, a political settlement is nowhere in sight. The United Wa State Army (UWSA) and its political wing, the United Wa State...
Shan Migrants Head Home for Water Festival
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Thai authorities waive border-crossing fees, setting off an early exodus. Tens of thousands of migrant workers have returned to Shan State from Thailand over the...
A final group of around 50 IDPs went back to their village, glad to be returning but concerned about future fighting. All internally displaced...
Youth Efforts Lead to Recognition of Saopha’s Tomb
After three years of maintenance work, young people erect a signboard at the tomb of Laikha hereditary prince Sao Noom. Young people in Laikha,...
Unknown Attacker Targets Namtu Village Headman
The perpetrator threw a grenade from a motorbike at the headman’s house, injuring two bystanders. A bomb blast on the grounds of the home...
CRPP REVIVAL: 1990 elected MPs geared to form new political party
As the 2020 election is just around the corner and only a year away every political party in Burma is gearing up and preparing...
