Ceasefire signing ‘do or die’ for Naypyitaw
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For the government, the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) before the November elections is a mission that must be completed regardless of...
Burma Army attacks and robs villagers in Muse Township
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The Burma Army reportedly shot and robbed local people on Tuesday evening in a village seven miles from the Burma-China border gate in Muse...
Framework meet finds 3 key issues for peacemakers
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The sixth informal meeting participated by more than 50 representatives from government, parties, armed resistance movements and CSOs last Monday, 14 September, has confirmed...
Burma Army introduces use of helicopters in clash with Shan State Army
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Locals are concerned by the Burma Army’s use of helicopters to monitor movements of the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) after...
Without NCA signing, No Political Talks for Wa
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The United Wa State Army (UWSA) will not have a chance to demand an autonomous state if they do not sign the Nationwide Ceasefire...
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An elderly woman was killed and six villagers were seriously injured in an artillery and knife attack on a Buddhist temple by the Burma...
Ceasefire agreement may only “reduce” fighting
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Until a dialogue begins, government peace affiliate and Shan army representatives fear episodes of fighting will continue throughout the region. A ceasefire agreement may not...
Sai Aik Pao: “The more seats SNDP wins, the better off Shan people will be”
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In a translated Shan-language interview conducted on September 6 in Taunggyi, Chairman Sai Aik Pao describes SNDP as a “true” Shan party and reveals...
No clean sweep for ethnic parties: TNI paper
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Ethnic based parties are unlikely to sweep the 7 ethnic states, concludes Transnational Institute (TNI) briefing paper, entitled Ethnic Politics and the 2015 Elections...
“We need genuine competition and respect the public’s choice”
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In an interview with Myanmar Now, the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy chairman discusses the upcoming election, political cooperation and rivalry, and the ongoing...
