Tag: Shan State
Poor Roads in Kengtung Highlands Contribute to Maternal Deaths
Residents in the highland areas of Kengtung Township in eastern Shan State say poor road access is preventing patients—especially pregnant women—from reaching medical care,...
“Happy Pods” Drug Use Rising Among Youth in Shan State Despite...
The use of a liquid narcotic known as “Happy Pods” is reportedly increasing among young people in Shan State, despite a nationwide ban on...
Woman Loses Leg in Landmine Explosion in Southern Shan State
A 50-year-old woman lost her leg after stepping on a landmine while foraging for vegetables in Hsihseng Township, southern Shan State, underscoring the ongoing...
Junta Accused of Abducting Youths for Ransom in Kengtung
Residents in Kengtung, eastern Shan State, say military regime forces are abducting young people and demanding ransoms of up to 10 million kyats (approximately...
Above the Clouds: A Journey to Loi Tai Leng, Where Hope...
The vehicle came to an abrupt stop on a dusty road at a Thai military checkpoint along the Myanmar–Thailand border. “Everyone, please step out of...
Emergency Patients Struggle as Transport Costs Surge in Kutkai
Residents in Kutkai, northern Shan State, say the cost of transporting emergency patients to hospitals in Mandalay has surged to around 2 million kyats...
12 Arrested in Hopong Township After Protesting Land Seizures
Twelve villagers were arrested in Hopong Township, southern Shan State, after protesting land confiscations carried out by junta forces and the Pa-O National Organization...
Fuel Shortage Delays Emergency Ambulances, Puts Lives at Risk in Southern...
A worsening fuel shortage in Taunggyi City, southern Shan State, is severely disrupting emergency ambulance services, leaving volunteer responders unable to reach patients in...
IDPs in Shan State Capital Required to Pay Weekly Registration Fees
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, are reportedly being required to register on local “guest lists” each week, paying...
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Shan State, Threatening Farmers and Livelihoods
A worsening fuel shortage, driven by global supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East, is pushing Myanmar into a deepening energy crisis. In...
