Resolving ethnic conflict – Civic nationalism: a theoretical tool for the ending of civil war?
As the peoples of Myanmar commemorate Union Day this week, Sai Wansai argues that “civic nationalism” can help address the crisis in "ethnic nationalism"...
Burma Army Reportedly Orders Muse PMFs to Return to Their Bases
The Burma Army has ordered its affiliated People’s Militia Forces (PMFs) in Muse Township, northern Shan State, to remain on their bases, according to...
RCSS: Shan National Level Political Dialogue to be Held in April
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A Shan national level political dialogue will be held in early April, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) announced after its annual meeting...
GOING BACK TO PRE-PANGLONG PERIOD: Voting rights for 90 days residence and thinking aloud
On February 20, the Lower House debated the Union Election Commission's (UEC) to change in the UEC’s proposal to stipulate a residency requirement of...
The Shan State Progressive Party/ Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) said it's ready to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) when it’s all inclusive. "Our organization...
SHAN UNITY: An Impossible Dream?
A lot of Shan patriots and as well ordinary Shan citizens have been pondering on how unity could be achieved among the four stakeholder...
ANOTHER INTER-ETHNIC CONFLICT BREWING?: Naga territorial expansion urge and Shanni rejection
Indications are that another inter-ethnic conflict might be brewing in the north-west corner of the country, namely in Sagaing Region, part of the adjacent...
In February three speeches given by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, on 12 and 13 respectively, should be studied...
UNION DAY: A day to rejoice or mourn?
Today is the 73rd anniversary of Union Day, which marks the signing of historic Panglong Agreement on the 12 February 1947 between the Kachin,...
Gov’t And Burma Army Attending Shan National Day
At this year's Shan National Day commemoration in Loi Tai Leng government representatives and high-ranking Burma Army representatives will be in attendance. Lt Col Sai...
