Fuel Crisis and Driving Restrictions Disrupt Daily Life Across Shan State
Every morning, Ma Thuzar* begins her day by checking a calendar. For her, the simple grid of dates has become a reminder of a new...
Junta Troops Detain Youths for Portering in Southern Shan State
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Junta forces in Hopong, southern Shan State, have reportedly detained at least eight young people for forced labor, commonly known as portering, according to...
Displaced Families Returning Home Face Extortion by PNO Militia
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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to villages in the Samkar region of Yawnghwe (Nyaungshwe) Township, southern Shan State, are reportedly being forced to pay...
Clashes in Mawkmai Displace Over 1,000, Leaving Families Without Food or Healthcare
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Escalating military tensions in Mawkmai Township, southern Shan State, have left more than 1,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) facing severe health risks and food...
Fuel Shortage Hits Aid Efforts for IDPs in Pai Khun Township
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A severe fuel shortage in the western part of Pai Khun (Pekon) Township, Shan State, is making it increasingly difficult for internally displaced persons...
Airstrike on Karenni Detention Center Kills Five, Including Child
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An airstrike carried out by the military junta on Detention Center No. 2 in Karenni State killed five people, including women and a child,...
Women Rally Against War in Chiang Mai
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More than 300 women’s rights activists marched at Chiang Mai University (CMU) on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day, chanting: “War! What is...
UWSA Tells Schools to Emphasize Burmese and Wa Languages
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Authorities in areas controlled by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) in Shan State have reportedly instructed schools to prioritize the teaching of Burmese...
Fuel Shortage Sparks Panic Buying in Taunggyi as Residents Pay Others to Queue
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A fuel-buying frenzy has erupted in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, with some residents reportedly paying up to 30,000 kyats to hire people...
Civilians in Taunggyi Targeted for Portering and Forced Military Service
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Residents of Taunggyi, southern Shan State, say regime troops are lying in wait in secluded areas of the city to forcibly seize civilians, including...
