Tag: northern Shan State
Burma Army and RCSS/SSA Standing Off in Northern Shan State
Armed groups in northern Shan state are standing off, with tensions high, although no new clashes have been reported. "It's been silent for the last...
Woman Injured by Shrapnel in Northern Shan State
A woman was injured by shrapnel after the Burma Army indiscriminately fired heavy and small arms in Burma’s northern Shan State. Nang Ei Mon Aung,...
Thousands Displaced by Fighting in Kyaukme Township
Nearly 3,000 villagers are displaced after fighting restarted between the Burma Army and Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) in Kyaukme Township,...
Burma Army Firing Indiscriminately in Northern Shan State
In Kyaukme Township, Tatmadaw troops fired indiscriminately last Friday (October 10), despite no clashes with the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA)...
Flooding Damages Homes and Farms in Shan State
By- Sai Hseng Hlaing Flooding caused extensive damage to Nam Salap village, in northern Shan State, this Saturday (September 26), with homes and farms completely...
Police Officer Shot Dead in Hsipaw, Two Assailants Caught
A police officer from Burma’s anti-narcotic department was shot dead in Hsipaw town, located in northern Shan state, this Monday (September 28). According to an...
RCSS/SSA Worried About Pre-Election Clashes
The Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) is concerned fighting might break out with the Burma Army after many troops have been...
Couple’s Bodies Found Murdered at Kyaukme Guest house
The manager of a guest house and his spouse were found murdered in Kyaukme Township in northern Shan State. The bloodied bodies of the couple...
Two Shootings in Northern Shan State in As Many Days
A man was shot dead in Lashio on Saturday and a woman was shot in the leg in Hsipaw on Sunday, with the perpetrators...
Police Allegedly Extorting Travelers in Mong Yai Township
Allegations of extortion by police have been lodged by travelers passing through a checkpoint in northern Shan State's Mong Yai Township. The officers have...
