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SNDP decides not to dissolve its party

The Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP) released a statement Thursday stating that they would not dissolve the party. The party said that the leadership had...

USDP rules Shan State Parliament

Representatives from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) were selected as the speaker and deputy speaker of the Shan State parliament on Monday. Sai...

“Red Shan” form army in northern Burma after demand for new state

The “Red Shan” of northern Burma announced the formation of their armed group, the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA), on social media last week, amidst...

RCSS/SSA-S leadership delegation visits Switzerland

A leadership delegation from the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army-South (RCSS/SSA-S) left today for a ten-day exposure trip to Switzerland, according to...

Ethnic groups demand self-administrated states

Ethnic Pa-O, Shan-ni, Ta’ang and Wa representatives demanded self-administrated states at the Union Peace Conference held in Burma’s capital on Thursday. During the five-day meeting...

NCA non-signatory groups permitted to speak at Peace Conference

Non-signatories of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), who have been designated as ‘special invitees,’ will be permitted to speak their piece at the first...

SNLD leaders opt not to attend political dialogue

The leadership of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) has decided not to attend Burma’s national political dialogue, scheduled for January 12. Sai Nyunt...

SNLD accusation of USDP vote rigging reaches Naypyidaw

A complaint of voter fraud and electoral law violations filed by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) in Namzang Township against the Union...

Khun Htun Oo: Draft Framework for Political Dialogue reminiscent of military-era convention

Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) Chairperson Khun Htun Oo criticized Burma’s draft Framework for Political Dialogue (FPD) yesterday for a lack of inclusivity,...

RCSS/SSA-S: “We never think of the TNLA as our enemy”

Representatives from the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army-South (RCSS/SSA-S) and the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) held a meeting yesterday in the...

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