OBITUARY: Mon national leader Nai Ngwe Thein passed away
On the evening of October 2 Nai Ngwe Thein, the prominent Mon national leader, passed away due to his long-term illness at the age...
THE POPPA MEETING: A Camp David-like peace deal initiative?
Lately, the rumors making the rounds for a few weeks ahead of a Camp David-like meeting, to propel the stagnation of peace negotiation process,...
Unofficial Shan-China Border Road Cut Off by Chinese Authorities
A border point connecting Muse Township with China has been blocked, with Chinese authorities reportedly warning locals not to travel to Burma. Locals in northern...
The founding of NLD 30th anniversary: Another election campaign manifesto?
Another well aimed, forerunner election campaign move in the form of National League for Democracy (NLD) 30th anniversary founding statement was doled out, last...
The Wa crackdown on Christian churches
The generally religiously tolerant and lenient Wa State, officially known as Wa Self-Administered Division, suddenly become embroiled in chaos when the United Wa State Army (UWSA)...
Shan MP’s Proposal to License Unregistered Cars Fails
An SNDP parliamentarian’s request to issue license plates to non-licensed cars is voted down in the Shan State legislature. A proposal put forward by...
SNLD By-Election Campaign Blocked in Pyin Oo Lwin
SNLD campaigners said they were not allowed a welcome procession with drums and gongs, and locals who hosted them were threatened. Administrative officials in Mandalay’s...
Shan State Parliament Moves to Ban Gambling Shops
Citing an increase in crime, the MPs unanimously back a proposal to close gambling venues in the state. The Shan State parliament approved a proposal...
As the combined force of Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) armed clashes with the Restoration...
CSSU Will Not Meet Without Govt Permission: Chairperson
Sai Aik Pao says that the coalition of political parties, armed organizations and civil society groups will only work in the open. The Committee for...